Bio & Incident Details
Age: 50
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/24/1916
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Both apprehended
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Sheriff Jake Giles was shot and killed by a female suspect as he transported he and her husband to face felony charges. The suspect pulled a hidden pistol and shot Sheriff Giles. The suspects then stole the sheriff's gun and fled.
Both suspects were later arrested. The female was acquitted of murder but sentenced to 10 years on an escape charge. The male was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but escaped after 4 years.
Sheriff Giles, a widower, was survived by his nine children, parents, and sister. He was born March 11, 1866.
