Angelina County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 11, 1982
Add to My HeroesByford Henry Hunter
Deputy Hunter was shot and killed while attepting to serve a misdemeanor warrant on a man with a history of resisting arrest. During the incident the suspect and the suspect's uncle assaulted Deputy Hunter and tried to gain control of his service weapon. Deputy Hunter was able to shoot and kill the suspect during the struggle but was shot numerous times by the uncle. As he retreated from the house he was shot several more times in the back. He made it to his patrol and called for backup but succumbed to his wounds. The uncle, who was wounded, fled the scene but turned himself in with his attorney later that day. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender One shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsGosh Byford I am so sorry you aren't with us. God bless you. You were such a kind wonderful man. I will never forget you and the time we worked together in the old jail. You went on the road and I took your place. I retired from Escambia co sheriff office in 2009.
Ione Michele peavy deputy/victim adv
Escambia co sheriff dept
May 11, 2022
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