Special Deputy Constable Cyrus W. Abel, Shackelford County Constable's Office

Special Deputy Constable Cyrus W. Abel

Shackelford County Constable's Office - Precinct 4, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, June 30, 1880

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Cyrus W. Abel

Special Deputy Constable Cy Abel was shot and killed while assisting the Precinct 4 constable make an arrest inside of a saloon in Albany, Texas.

The constable had observed one man assault another with a pool cue and told him he was under arrest. He then called upon Special Deputy Abel to assist him. As they neared the man he began to curse them and opened fire. One of the shots struck Special Deputy Constable in the leg and severed his femoral artery.

The subject was also shot but survived. He was acquitted of murder in October 1881. Authorities in Louisiana unsuccessfully attempted to extradite him for an unrelated murder.

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Age 41
Tour 1 day
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

arrest, assault

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Special Deputy Constable Abel,

On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shackelford County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 30, 2025