Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 12, 1885
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 11, 1885
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Buchanan and Sheriff Thomas Ragsdale were shot and killed as they attempted to serve warrants on suspected horse thiefs. As the officers approached the house the two brothers opened fire, killing them.
Deputy Buchanan was survived by his wife.