Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, November 16, 1884
Add to My HeroesJames H. Black
Sheriff Black was shot and killed after winning a hotly contested election for Sheriff two weeks earlier. The incumbent sheriff and two deputies helped a prisoner escape with the understanding that the prisoner would kill the sheriff-elect. The suspect went to Sheriff Black's house where he killed him. The incumbent sheriff and the two deputies were charged with murder. The escapee was later found dead.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsSheriff Black,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lamar County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
November 16, 2024
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