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Constable Samuel Skeen Breeland | Falls County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas
Falls County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas

Constable

Samuel Skeen Breeland

Falls County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 7, 1899

Biographical Info

Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 7, 1899
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Constable Breeland was shot and killed from an ambush after leaving the courthouse to serve several warrants. The main suspect turned himself in but was later acquitted due to a lack of evidence.

Constable Breeland had served with the agency for 8 months. He was survived by his wife and nine children.