Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, May 15, 1973
Add to My HeroesJames Carol Douglas
Deputy Sheriff James Douglas was shot and killed after responding to a civil dispute between neighbors who were arguing over their property line.
While at the scene, in the Old Ocean area of the county, one of the men assaulted him. During the struggle, a second man shot Deputy Douglas in the chest four times with a .25 caliber handgun. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Douglas was able to make it back to his patrol car, where he collapsed.
Two men were arrested and charged with murder.
Deputy Douglas was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He had served with the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office for only six weeks and had previously served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in Peace Deputy Sheriff James Carrol Douglas. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Brazoria County, Texas. Your courage in the face of danger is a testament to your character.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the thugs that murdered you meet with a dastardly fate. May the hounds of hell forever pursue their sorry souls. May the flames of hell totally consume their souls!
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
May 15, 2016
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