Ennis Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, August 19, 1880
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 19, 1880
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Marshal Joseph Bullard was shot and killed by a man who he had arrested the previous day.
Marshal Bullard arrested the suspect for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The next morning the suspect was released from police custody. He then shot and killed Marshal Bullard.
The suspect was arrested and later convicted of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.