Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, May 11, 1885
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 11, 1885
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available
Sheriff Ragsdale and Deputy Joseph Buchanan 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.
Sheriff Ragsdale had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife.