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
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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.
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