Jefferson Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, November 20, 1868
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 20, 1868
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Marshal Sanford was shot and killed at 1400 hours when he was ambushed while eating in a local restaurant. A suspect approached the man and shot him without saying a word. The suspect was apprehended by the military.