Burnet County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas
End of Watch Friday, December 20, 1901
James W. Murray
Constable Murray was shot and killed while investigating shots he heard near his home. Constable Murray encountered a deranged man with a gun and was shot as he attempted to disarm him. Although mortally wounded, Constable Murray was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Constable Murray was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsJ. W. Murray was my grandfather. The man who killed him was his best friend, but, unfortunately, a mean drunk. His youngest was his son, James Roy Murray, my father.
James Roy Murray, Jr.
Grandson
February 5, 2015
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