Constable Darrell Edward Lunsford, Sr.

Constable Darrell Edward Lunsford, Sr. | Nacogdoches County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas
Nacogdoches County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas
Constable Darrell Edward Lunsford, Sr.

Nacogdoches County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1991

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Darrell Edward Lunsford, Sr.

Constable Darrell Lunsford was shot and killed while on a traffic stop. During the stop, Constable Lunsford found marijuana in the trunk of the suspect's vehicle.

The three suspects then jumped Constable Lunsford and shot and killed him with his own service weapon. The entire incident was videotaped by the video camera in Constable Lunsford's patrol car. Because of the videotape, the three suspects were arrested, tried, and convicted of his murder.

Constable Lunsford is survived by his wife and two children.

In May 2019, US 59 was renamed Constable Darrell Lunsford Memorial Highway and the signs were placed that following November.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Convicted of murder

traffic stop

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I was in the 5th grade when this happened. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Every time I pass by the building in Garrison which used to be Lunsford Garage (I don't recall the exact name), I think about Constable Lunsford. I am presuming someone in his family owned the building at the time. Rest in peace, Constable. You are gone, but not forgotten.

J. Patrick Capps
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January 25, 2021

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