Deputy Sheriff Audie Lee Gibson, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Audie Lee Gibson

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Friday, December 16, 1932

Add to My Heroes

Audie Lee Gibson

Deputy Gibson was shot and killed after he responded to a report of a burglary alarm at a local drugstore. Upon his arrival the two burglars opened fire on him. Deputies followed their foot prints in the snow and apprehended both suspects near Purvis. One was a escapee from the Oklahoma Penitentiary.

On March 23, 1933, both suspects, 29 and 31, were convicted of murder and sentenced to 99 years each. They were both pardoned on February 6, 1944.

Deputy Gibson was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 41
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Pardoned in 1944

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 6 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Gibson,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hamilton County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 16, 2022