Bowie County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 1, 1892
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 1, 1892
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Deputy Sheriff William Nettles was shot and killed while attempting to disarm a drunk man who was shooting into the air. The suspect shot Deputy Nettles in the chest.
The suspect, who claimed self defense, was tried and acquitted.
Deputy Nettles was survived by his wife and eight children.