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Deputy Sheriff James B. O'Bannon | Llano County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Llano County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff

James B. O'Bannon

Llano County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 23, 1884

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 23, 1884
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy O'Bannon was shot and killed with his own revolver during a struggle with a prisoner. Deputy O'Bannon was assisting the prisoner post bond when the man suddenly grabbed the deputy's revolver. A struggle ensued and the suspect shot Deputy O'Bannon twice. The man fled and was later apprehended in Grayson County after stealing a horse. He was returned to Llano County to face charges of murdering Deputy O'Bannon.