Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, January 18, 1973
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 18, 1973
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Agent Delbert Pearson was shot and killed while staking out an illegal whiskey stash in Clarksville at 10:30 pm.
As the suspect returned with more whiskey Agent, Pearson identified himself and was immediately shot in the chest by the subject with a 12-gauge shotgun.
The subject, 35, had six prior convictions and was sentenced to life for Agent Pearson's murder on April 12, 1973.
Agent Pearson had served with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for 21 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.