Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, September 13, 1903
Add to My HeroesGeorge F. Wharton
Sheriff George Wharton and Deputy Frank Brugh were shot and killed by a man they had just arrested on a train traveling between Victoria and Edna. The man was wanted for escaping from a prison in Billings, Montana. As the suspect was being put in a cell at the jail he was able to obtain a gun and mortally wounded both officers. Sheriff Wharton was able to return fire and kill the suspect as well.
Sheriff Wharton had been with the agency for three years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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View all 7 ReflectionsSheriff Wharton,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson County.
R.I.P.
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