Bio & Incident Details
Age: 26
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/17/1911
Weapon: Shotgun
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Deputy Hansford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an escaped prisoner. The suspect opened fire on Deputy Hansford with a shotgun, striking him in the head. The man fled the scene but was arrested, convicted of Deputy Hansford's murder, and sentenced to life.
Deputy Hansford was survived by his expectant wife, two children, parents, and five siblings.
