Sheriff W. W. Satterwhite, Howard County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sheriff W. W. Satterwhite

Howard County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, March 24, 1925

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W. W. Satterwhite

Sheriff W. Satterwhite and Constable George Reeves were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect. As the two officers approached the suspect's house the suspect grabbed his rifle and shot Constable Reeves, killing him instantly. Sheriff Satterwhite ran to a nearby house, but the suspect caught up with him and shot and killed him as well. The suspect was later located by a posse of 300 men, and killed.

Sheriff Satterwhite was survived by his wife and six children.

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Age 56
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Killed by posse

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Sheriff Satterwhite,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Howard County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 24, 2025