Deputy Sheriff John R. Cramer, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff John R. Cramer

El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Friday, April 26, 1940

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John R. Cramer

Deputy Sheriff John Cramer was shot and killed by a prisoner one mile west of Clint, Texas.

He had arrested the man for abusing a woman and was transporting him to a justice of the peace to obtain charges. The prisoner, who had not been handcuffed, suddenly pulled out a knife and stabbed Deputy Cramer in the abdomen several times before disarming him and fatally shooting him.

His body was found in his car and his service revolver was missing. Three hours later the prisoner was shot and killed when he opened fire on officers attempting to arrest him.

Deputy Cramer had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for eight years.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

escape attempt, prisoner custody, transport

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Deputy Cramer, thank you for your service of Protecting & Serving your community of El Paso County, Texas. And as a result, you gave your life in doing so. You are my hero.
You were killed in the line of duty 6 years before I was born ever born.
After serving 27 years with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Dept., we became Fraternal Brothers. I also became a true family member when I married your Great Niece.
Your life & professionalism has been very inspiring to me.
Don George #47:
Deputy Sheriff Retired
Dallas County Sheriff Dept.

Deputy Sheriff (D-1) Don George
Dallas County Sheriff’s Dept.

September 3, 2025