Young County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Monday, February 21, 1876
Age:
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 21, 1876
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by Sheriff Kirk
Sheriff Kirk was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect on a warrant. As Sheriff Kirk approached the suspect the suspect drew a gun and fired killing Sheriff Kirk. Sheriff Kirk was able to return fire at the same time and kill the suspect.
Sheriff Kirk had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by mother and siblings.