Polk County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, April 1, 1984
Add to My HeroesBill Garsee
Constable Bill Garsee was shot and killed while working on his farm. A car pulled up to his farm and the driver opened fire on Constable Garsee, striking him three times in the chest.
Despite several witnesses, including his wife, and an exhaustive investigation by the sheriff's office and Texas Rangers, no suspects or motive was ever identified.
Constable Garsee had served as constable for seven years and was paid a salary of $1 per year.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Case never solved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsConstable Garsee,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Polk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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