Fort Worth Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, December 22, 1906
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 22, 1906
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Special Officer Nichols was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local theater concerning the price of a ticket.
While talking to the customer, the man pulled out a handgun and struck Officer Nichols on the head. As Officer Nichols fell, the suspect began firing, striking him. Officer Nichols was able to return fire, causing a fatal wound to the suspect. Officer Nichols was transported to a local hospital, where he died.
Officer Nichols had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for two years.