Sheriff Allen Thomas Murray, Mason County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Sheriff Allen Thomas Murray

Mason County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, February 28, 1929

Allen Thomas Murray

Sheriff Allen Murray was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for possessing containers of whiskey.

The gunman was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on May 22, 1930. He was executed in the electric chair on June 19, 1931.

Sheriff Murray was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His wife was appointed to fulfill his unexpired term as sheriff.

Bio

Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1931

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 28, 2012