Night Officer Benford Forrest Ray, Sour Lake Police Department, Texas

Night Officer Benford Forrest Ray

Sour Lake Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, December 26, 1920

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Benford Forrest Ray

Night Officer Ben Ray was shot and killed while on patrol.

The suspect was never identified or apprehended.

Officer Ray had served with the Sour Lake Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Never identified

foot patrol

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Officer Ray,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sour Lake.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 26, 2020