Crosby County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, August 3, 1947
Add to My HeroesJulius Jewell Pierce
Sheriff Pierce was shot and killed by a man who he had just arrested.
Shortly before midnight Sheriff J. J. Pierce was investigating a bootlegging operation in the city of Ralls. He arrested a suspect who had numerous convictions for liquor violations. As Sheriff Pierce walked the suspect to the sheriff's car, the suspect grabbed the sheriff's revolver and shot him five times. Neighbors heard the gun fire and saw the suspect drive off from the scene. The sheriff's body was found in a vacant lot.
The suspect was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled after 17 years.
Sheriff Pierce had served with the Crosby County Sheriff's Office for seven months and was survived by his wife and 8 children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, August 2, 1947
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled after 17 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace Sheriff Julius Jewell Pierce. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Crosby County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Ancestors and those brave souls who have chosen to follow in your foot steps protecting the public. I also Pray that the thug who murdered you is rotting in hell.
Amen.
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