Trinity County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, April 26, 1877
J. F. Holmes
Sheriff J.F. Holmes was shot and killed in Trinity while attempting to arrest a man wanted in several counties for murder and stealing horses.
The subject shot the unarmed Sheriff Holmes in the head, causing a fatal wound. Sheriff Holmes succumbed to the wound 15 days later.
The man who shot him was arrested by a posse in Polk County. The outcome of the trial is not known.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 11, 1877
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff Holmes,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Trinity County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 26, 2017
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