Ellis County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, October 10, 1962
Add to My HeroesJames Ben Wicker
Constable Wicker succumbed to gunshot wounds received three weeks earlier when he was shot after responding to a shots fired call at a cafe in Ferris, Texas. Constable Wicker was searching several men when one of them suddenly pulled a handgun and opened fire, striking Constable Wicker several times before he had a chance to draw his own weapon. The suspect was apprehended, sentenced to death, and executed on March 11, 1964.
Constable Wicker was a retired Dallas police officer.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, September 22, 1962
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Executed in 1964
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsThe City of Ferris Police Department displays Ben Wicker's portrait in an honored place in the lobby of the Police Department Headquarters building. A number of honorable elderly residents of Ferris Texas still recall Ben Wicker and they remember him in a very positive way. Ben Wicker often worked alone with no one to assist him. Much of the time, Ben Wicker was the only law enforcement officer available to Ferris area residents. He was obviously very popular with the community, and obviously missed by many.
Investigator Walter "Gator" Weiss
Ferris Police Department
October 6, 2013
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