Wise County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 8, 1888
Add to My HeroesJasper N. Coghlan
Deputy Jasper Coghlan was shot and killed after being deputized by the Wise County sheriff to assist with the arrest of three men wanted in Parker County.
The three men, two brothers and a friend, were at the home of the father of the two brothers. When the deputies arrived at the scene, the men opened fire with Winchester rifles, fatally wounding Deputy Coghlan. Another man at the house was wounded in the leg by return fire.
The three suspects escaped but were eventually apprehended. The suspect thought to have shot Deputy Coghlan was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Deputy Coghlan had served with the agency for 1 day. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Winchester
- Offender Sentenced to 30 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsJasper,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wise County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
September 8, 2018
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