Wood County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, July 10, 1905
Add to My HeroesJulian E. Howard
Deputy Sheriff Julian E. Howard responded to a shot being fired in a billiard hall in Alba, Texas. Deputy Sheriff Jim Shoemaker was in the billiard hall, owned by W. F. Holmes, serving papers when the first shot was fired. When Deputy Howard entered the billiard hall a shootout followed. Deputy Howard was shot in the chest, with a bullet from a rifle, killing him instantly. Deputy Howard did manage to shoot Holmes in the thigh.
W. F. Holmes, aka: "Fletcher' and "Fletch," and C. C. "Kit" Holmes were charged with the murder of Deputy Howard. On December 15, 1906, a trial resulted in a "hung jury." On December 8, 1908, the cases against both men were both dismissed on a motion made by the Wood County District Attorney.
Howard was survived by his wife, Jennie. They had been married since May 20, 1900. No cemetery records or the burial location have been found.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Howard,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wood County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 10, 2025
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