Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, September 5, 1913
Add to My HeroesOttawa Douglas
Deputy Douglas was shot and killed after responding to reports of a man brandishing a pistol in Nome. When Deputy Douglas arrived he placed his hand on the man's shoulder and told him he was under arrest. The man responded by striking Deputy Douglas in the face and pulling out his gun. Deputy Douglas shot the suspect in the chest three times but the man was able to return fire and shot Deputy Douglas in the groin. Deputy Douglas then shot the man three more times, killing him. Deputy Douglas succumbed to his wound the following day during an operation.
Deputy Douglas had been with the agency for 16 months and had previously served with the Beaumont Police Department and Fire Department.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, September 4, 1913
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Ottawa Douglas. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Jefferson County and The Great State of Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your footsteps. I also Pray that the scum that murdered you burns forever in the lake of fire!
Amen.
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