Constable Francis Yewen Norman, Milam County Constable's Office

Constable Francis Yewen Norman

Milam County Constable's Office - Precinct 7, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, February 27, 1886

Francis Yewen Norman

Constable Francis Norman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for cattle theft in Falls County.

He was at a local store in Cameron, Texas, with two other officers asking about the subject's whereabouts when the man rode up to the store on his horse. When Constable Norman told the man he was under arrest the subject opened fire with a revolver. Constable Norman and the subject were both killed in the gunfire.

Constable Norman had served as the elected constable of Milam County's Precinct 7 for eight years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 131st anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you.

Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

March 7, 2017