Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, December 21, 1922
Add to My HeroesThomas I. Woods
Deputy Thomas Woods was shot and killed in a gunfight between deputies and three suspects running a whiskey still in Rowlett Creek.
One suspect was sentenced to 40 years. He later shot and killed Deputy Willis Champion during an attempted jailbreak. He was executed for the murders.
Deputy Woods had served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Woods,
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 Dallas County.
R.I.P.
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