Constable William W. Cumberledge, Gray County Constable's Office

Constable William W. Cumberledge

Gray County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas

End of Watch Monday, September 1, 1941

William W. Cumberledge

Constable William Cumberledge was shot and killed by a suspect in retaliation for arresting the man for drunkenness the previous week.

The suspect went to the constable's home and awoke the constable. When Constable Cumberledge went outside to speak to the man, he was shot in the head and side.

The suspect was located the next day but shot himself in the head as officers attempted to arrest him. He survived the wound and stood trial for Constable Cumberledge's murder.

Constable Cumberledge had served with the agency for 1 year.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Charged with murder

Most Recent Reflection

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Rest in Peace Pct. 1 Constable William W. Cumberledge. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Gray 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.

Senior Special Agent Barry Sherwood Ret.
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

September 23, 2016