Correctional Officer Dalton B. Cawthray
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, January 5, 1984

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Thursday, January 5, 1984
Weapon Used: Officer's weapon
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Cawthray was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning guns in the jail armory. One of the guns was loaded and discharged, striking him in the chest. He was assigned to the Clemens Unit.

Officer Cawthray was survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and mother.