Borger Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1927
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 19, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Buchanan was shot and killed while coming to the aid of a fellow Officer who was being beaten by several men. Another Patrolman had stopped a vehicle occupied by the infamous "Cotton Top Walker Gang." The five passengers exited the vehicle and began to beat the Patrolman. Patrolman Buchanan observed the incident from across the street and ran to assist the Patrolman. As he crossed the street the suspect opened fire killing Patrolman Buchanan.
Patrolman Buchanan had been with the agency for two months and had just joined after serving 15 years with the Waco Police Department. He was survived by his five children.