Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, December 8, 1893
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 8, 1893
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Deaton was shot and killed while and other posse members attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for several crimes. The suspect saw the posse approaching his house and opened fire, striking Deputy Deaton in the head.
Deputy Deaton had been with the agency for ten years and was survived by his wife and three children.