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Deputy Sheriff Thomas Shain | Collin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Collin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff

Thomas Shain

Collin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch: Monday, July 2, 1860

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 2, 1860
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Shain was shot and killed while investigating a recent rash of robberies. He had interviewed a farm owner and was searching the nearby area when he located a man feeding several horses. As he talked to the man he recognized a brand on one of the horses and attempted to place the man under arrest. The suspect produced a revolver and fatally shot Deputy Shain.

Deputy Shain had served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.