Sheriff James H. Black, Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sheriff James H. Black

Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, November 16, 1884

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James H. Black

Sheriff Black was shot and killed after winning a hotly contested election for Sheriff two weeks earlier. The incumbent sheriff and two deputies helped a prisoner escape with the understanding that the prisoner would kill the sheriff-elect. The suspect went to Sheriff Black's house where he killed him. The incumbent sheriff and the two deputies were charged with murder. The escapee was later found dead.

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Age 35
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Convicted of murder

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Sheriff Black,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lamar County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 16, 2024