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Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland | Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff

Benjamin F. Holland

Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch: Saturday, February 6, 1892

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 6, 1892
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years

Deputy Holland was shot and killed while attempting coming to the aid of a fellow deputy. He noticed that a local school teacher had a gun drawn on the other deputy and he was shot when he attempted to disarm the man.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was released on June 7, 1900.

Deputy Holland was survived by his wife and child.