Constable James A. Nelms

Constable James A. Nelms | Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas
Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas
Constable James A. Nelms

Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas

End of Watch Friday, July 4, 1879

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James A. Nelms

Constable Nelms was shot and killed when he responded to a report of two drunk men fighting at a saloon. When he attempted to intervene he was shot and killed. The offender fled but was located soon after and killed by a responding law enforcement officer.

Constable Nelms, who served as Navarro County Sheriff from 1870-1872 before joining the Grayson County Constables' Office, was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Deceased

disorderly

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Rest in Peace Constable James A. Nelms . Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Grayson County, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum who murdered you forever burn in the lake of fire.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 6, 2016

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