San Patricio County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, January 30, 1910
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Beasley
Special Deputy Sheriff John Beasley was shot and killed outside of the San Patricio County Jail in Aransas Pass, Texas, by the brother of a man who had just been arrested.
Another deputy had arrested the brother and deputized Special Deputy Beasley so that he could assist with placing the main in jail. The man's brother arrived at the jail and demanded that his brother be released.
When the deputies refused to the release the prisoner the man went home, obtained his shotgun, and returned to the jail. He hid the shotgun by resting it against his foot as he approached. He then fired it at the deputy. The blast missed the deputy but struck Special Deputy Beasley, who was standing nearby, in the stomach. Special Deputy Beasley died before before he could be taken to his home one block away.
The man who shot Special Deputy Beasley was arrested by a posse and placed in the Aransas County Jail for his own protection against an angry mob of citizens.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsSpecial Deputy Sheriff Beasley,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Patricio County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 30, 2025
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