Texas Rangers, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, May 31, 1885
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 31, 1885
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released
Private Sieker was shot and killed after attempting to arrest horse thieves.
Private Sieker and seven other Texas Rangers tracked the suspects to a creek 80 miles north of Laredo. When the Rangers attempted to arrest the suspects, a gun battle ensued, and Private Sieker was killed. Two of the suspects went to the Webb County Sheriff for protection. When the Rangers arrived at the Sheriff's office, he released the suspects and arrested the Rangers.