Deputy Sheriff John Arlington Hargis, Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff John Arlington Hargis

Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, August 23, 1928

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John Arlington Hargis

Deputy Sheriff John Hargis was shot and killed as he and two other deputies investigated reports of a man selling illegal liquor on Shawnee Street. The subject opened fire on the deputies, striking Deputy Hargis. The suspect was arrested the following day by the Nacogdoches police chief.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 99 years. He was pardoned July 15, 1939.

Deputy Hargis was a military veteran and had served with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 25 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1939

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Going tomorrow to pay my respect. John's father, Henry Harrison is my great, great grandfather. John's brother Henry is my great grandfather. His son Arlington Vertis is my grandfather. Resting with John is his father, his father, and his father, and 20 other Hargis'. I am blessed to be able to see these resting places. Thank you dad, Tommy R. Hargis, my family, and my Father. David Craig Hargis

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December 12, 2025