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City Marshal Elias J. Daffin | Lott Police Department, Texas
Lott Police Department, Texas

City Marshal

Elias J. Daffin

Lott Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, July 12, 1925

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 12, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Found not guilty

Marshal Daffin was shot and killed while arresting a man for a minor offense. While attempting to the lead the suspect by the arm, the suspect pulled out a .45-caliber pistol and shot Marshal Daffin, who was never able to draw his weapon. The suspect was later found not guilty. Marshal Daffin was survived by his wife and three children.