Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, March 19, 1840
Joseph L. Hood
Sheriff Joseph Hood was killed after being stabbed with an arrow while struggling with a member of the Comanche tribe at the "Council House Fight." The fight began over the release of hostages being held by the tribe
Sheriff Hood was a veteran of the Republic of Texas Army and had served as the Bexar County sheriff for three years. He was survived by eight siblings.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Bow and arrow
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSheriff, you proved yourself more than worthy of the title HERO.
Though 176 years have passed, you have not been forgotten, Brother. God Bless.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
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