Young County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 24, 1915
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 24, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot
Deputy George Cherryhomes was shot and killed by two suspects who were breaking into the Young County Courthouse.
The suspects, including the former county judge, were attempting to destroy records of wrongdoing by the former county judge. Deputy Cherryhomes shot and killed one suspect and wound the other before he died.
Deputy Cherryhomes was survived by his wife and five children.