Constable John E. Rhodes, Henderson County Constable's Office

Constable John E. Rhodes

Henderson County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, December 24, 1898

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John E. Rhodes

Constable Rhodes was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for stealing hogs. The constable spotted the man trying to hid behind some bushes alongside a road. When he ordered the man to come out the suspect opened fire with a rifle, mortally wounding him. The suspect escaped.

On May 23, 1899, an angry mob hanged three men suspected of having helped the suspect escape.

Constable Rhodes had served with the agency for 3 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, December 23, 1898
Weapon Rifle
Offender At Large

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Constable Rhodes,
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 Henderson County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
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December 24, 2018