Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, Texas
End of Watch Friday, July 4, 1879
Add to My HeroesJames 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest 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.
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