Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1879
Add to My HeroesRobert Morgan
Deputy Robert Morgan was shot and killed as prisoners attempted to escape from the county jail.
Deputy Morgan relieved the Sheriff so he could go to meal. After taking his post, six men staged a jail break to free a prisoner. Deputy Morgan was shot and killed in a gun battle with the suspects. Deputy Morgan was able to wound one of the suspects.
All the suspects were apprehended. They were all charged with burglary and two were charged with murder.
Deputy Morgan is purported to have the shortest service record of any U.S. law enforcement officer, about 10 minutes. He was deputized by the sheriff just before the sheriff left to take his meal. The friends of the man that was being broken out of jail apparently were watching and attacked immediately after the Sheriff left.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 9 ReflectionsI work for Mount Vernon Police Department in Texas located in Franklin County Texas. It is amazing to learn some of the history. This Deputy paid the ultimate sacrifice and is truly an inspiration that he fought until his death and wounded one of the perps.
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