El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1933
Add to My HeroesShafter H. Wheeler
Highway Patrolman Shafter Wheeler was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a cafe in La Tuna.
He approached the night watchman at the bar and asked if he had a gun. The watchman answered that he did and opened fire on Patrolman Wheeler, fatally wounding him in the head. The suspect was arrested.
Patrolman Wheeler had been with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for three years and had served in law enforcement for 12 years. He was survived by his mother, four brothers, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Wheeler,
Sir, it has been over 80 years since your End of Watch but you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County.
R.I.P.
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