Coleman County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, February 17, 1924
Joe Henry Griffith
Deputy Griffith was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man for drunkenness. The suspect was arrested and later stabbed to death in jail.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Murdered in jail
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsI am not sure if we are related or not my daughter thinks you are her third great uncle. I do know that you did the name we share very proud. An example and standard to live by. We will always be Brothers in Profession . RIP
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