Deputy Constable James A. Reed, Harris County Constable's Office

Deputy Constable James A. Reed

Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, September 6, 1905

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James A. Reed

Deputy Constable James Reed was shot in the abdomen as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a burglary suspect on Washington Street at the Southern Pacific Railroad crossing.

He succumbed to his injuries four days later.

Deputy Reed had served with the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office for four months. He was a widower and survived by his two children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, September 2, 1905
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

burglary, warrant service

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Deputy Constable Reed,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Harris County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 6, 2025