Jack County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 23, 1867
Add to My HeroesIsaac Ward
Deputy Isaac Ward was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant for horse theft. During the arrest the man produced a handgun and fatally shot Deputy Ward.
The suspect escaped and wasn't apprehended until 26 years later. He was returned to Jack County where he was tried and acquitted for Deputy Ward's murder.
Deputy Ward was survived by his expectant wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Isaac Ward. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Jack County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and the men and women of the Jack County Sheriff's Department. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever pursue the scum that murdered you. May he know no peace in the after life. May his grave be infested with thorns and weeds. May he burn forever in the lake of fire!
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
May 22, 2016
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