Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 14, 1991
Jeffery Scott Sanford
Corporal Sanford was shot and killed as he tried to stop a robbery in progress. Corporal Sanford was off duty when he witnessed a suspect holding a gas station attendant at gunpoint. He entered the business through a side entrance, identified himself, and ordered the suspect to drop the gun. Unknown to Corporal Sanford, a second suspect was in one of the aisles. The second suspect shot Corporal Sanford from behind, killing him. The suspect was convicted of capital murder.
Corporal Sanford was survived by his wife, son and parents.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of capital murder
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