Denton County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, July 3, 1934
Add to My HeroesCarl Edward Garrett
Deputy Sheriff Carl Garrett succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night when he and several deputies raided a cafe in Justin, Texas.
One of the occupants of the cafe opened fire, striking Deputy Garrett in the throat. Officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, July 2, 1934
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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