Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, February 28, 1935
Add to My HeroesJohn Wesley Haygood
Chief Deputy Haygood was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murdering his wife. Chief Deputy Haygood and the Uvalde City marshal stopped the man just outside of the city limits. As Chief Deputy Haygood stepped from his car, the man opened fire with a shotgun fatally wounding him. The marshal returned fire, wounding the suspect. The suspect was convicted of both murders and was executed on August 14, 1935.
Chief Deputy Haygood was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed in 1935
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsChief Deputy Haygood,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifices for the citizens of Uvalde County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
February 28, 2025
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