Ward County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, March 25, 1928
Dan Horn
Deputy Horn was killed after responding to a disturbance call at a local rooming house. When Deputy Horn arrived he was shot four times and stabbed twice. A woman who owned the rooming house was arrested and charged with murder.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. She later received a new and was acquitted.
Deputy Horn had been with the agency for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace Deputy Horn. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice to the citizens of Wood County.
I Pray for Peace for your loved ones. I also pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the rotting flesh of your murderer!
Amen
Sr. Special Agent B.L. Sherwood
Port Terminal Railroad Police
March 25, 2016
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