Wood County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, February 4, 1907
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 4, 1907
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Both shot and killed
Deputy Wofford and his brother, Constable John Wofford of the Wood County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, were shot and killed while they attempted to arrest a father and son for liquor violations at the intersection of Elm and Bowery Street (current day market Street) in Winnsboro.
One of the suspects produced a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding both lawmen. Both suspects were also shot and killed by return fire in the incident.
Deputy Wofford had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for ten years. He was survived by his wife and three children.