Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, July 20, 1891
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: July 14, 1891
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Jailer Patrick Kelly was beaten to death my a mentally ill inmate at the Galveston County Jail.
Jailer Kelly was attacked by the inmate, who struck and kicked him. The inmate then pulled Jailer Kelly into a cell where he beat him mercilessly, stomping on his chest and stomach. The inmate had to be forcibly restrained in order for Jailer Kelly to be rescued and receive medical attention. Jailer Kelly died six days after the vicious attack.
Jailer Kelly had served with the Galveston County Sheriff's Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.