Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 4, 1931
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 3, 1931
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy William Warren was shot and killed while he and another deputy questioned a suspicious person near the railroad yards. The suspect opened fire as the deputies began to question him. Both deputies were able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Deputy Warren had served with the Ellis County Sheriff's Department for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and seven children.