Deputy Constable John Stark, Grayson County Constable's Office

Deputy Constable John Stark

Grayson County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, February 20, 1873

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John Stark

Deputy Stark was shot and killed when he and another constable went to arrest suspected horse thieves. While the constables mounted their horses someone opened fire on them, striking Deputy Stark in the head.
Deputy Stark had been with the agency for ten years and was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Deputy Constable Stark,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grayson County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 20, 2023