Guard James B. "Jim" Sneed, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas

Guard James B. "Jim" Sneed

Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas

End of Watch Monday, July 6, 1931

James B. "Jim" Sneed

Guard Sneed was shot and killed by two prisoners using smuggled handguns during an escape attempt from the Retrieve Prison Farm (modern day Wayne Scott Unit) in Brazoria County.

As the two were being punished for misbehavior, they produced the pistols and demanded that Guard Sneed hand over his keys. The two opened fire on Guard Sneed as he reached for his pistol. Both of the prisoners were taken into custody. Both men were sentenced to life in prison.

Guard Sneed was survived by his mother, sister, and uncle.

Bio

Age 39
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

Most Recent Reflection

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Rest in Peace Correctional Officer Jim Sneed. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of The Great State of Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the scum that murdered you forever burn in the lake of fire.

Amen.

Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

July 6, 2016