Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Friday, March 22, 1974
Jimmie Howard McKay, Sr.
Deputy McKay and his wife were shot and killed after he stopped a vehicle on Hayes Road in Houston. Deputy McKay's personal vehicle was equipped with emergency lights and a sheriff's department radio. Two motorists found Deputy McKay's body on the side of road and his wife's body in the front seat of the patrol car. Both had been shot and killed.
In 2000 the suspect was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 40 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsHeroes live forever,Deputy McKay, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Harris County and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
March 22, 2013
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