Eagle Lake Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, June 4, 1903
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 4, 1903
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Marshal William Kinard was shot and killed by a man who he had told leave the area.
Marshal Kinard was on his usual rounds when he was asked to respond to a disturbance at a local saloon. Upon his arrival, he disarmed an intoxicated man and told him to go home. The man came back approximately one hour later with a Winchester Rifle and shot Marshal Kinard in the side. He was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Marshal Kinard had served with the Eagle Lake Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.