Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love, Wise County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love

Wise County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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Lex Allen Love

Deputy Sheriff Lex Love was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Country Road 4421.

While en route to a vehicle collision call at 8:20 p.m., Deputy Love's cruiser struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. He was transferred to Medical City Decatur, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Deputy Love had served with the Wise County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for six months. He had previously served with the Decatur Police Department and the Wise County Sheriff's Department as a jailer. He was awarded the Decatur Police Department's Newcomer of the Year in 2024 and Wise County Sheriff's Office Jailer of the Year in 2019. He is survived by his wife and children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 8 years
Badge 6165

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash, response driving

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Deputy Sheriff Love,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice fr the citizens of Wise County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 2, 2025