El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1940
Add to My HeroesJohn R. Cramer
Deputy Sheriff John Cramer was shot and killed by a prisoner one mile west of Clint, Texas.
He had arrested the man for abusing a woman and was transporting him to a justice of the peace to obtain charges. The prisoner, who had not been handcuffed, suddenly pulled out a knife and stabbed Deputy Cramer in the abdomen several times before disarming him and fatally shooting him.
His body was found in his car and his service revolver was missing. Three hours later the prisoner was shot and killed when he opened fire on officers attempting to arrest him.
Deputy Cramer had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cramer,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of El Paso County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 26, 2020
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