Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, July 14, 1948
Add to My HeroesTheron Eldridge "Eddie" Shofner
Deputy Shofner was shot and killed when he attempted to take action when he was robbed while off duty. He was picking up his wife at the railroad office at 1:45 a.m. when an escaped convict attempted to steal his car at gunpoint.
Deputy Shofner pulled his duty weapon and exchanged shots with the suspect. Deputy Shofner was fatally wounded. The suspect was later apprehended after a manhunt. He was later convicted of murder and executed via the electric chair in 1950.
Deputy Shofner had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife, son, parents and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
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