Sheriff John Quincy Daugherty, Sr., Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Sheriff John Quincy Daugherty, Sr.

Uvalde County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, March 18, 1865

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John Quincy Daugherty, Sr.

Sheriff John Daugherty was shot and killed by a member of the Owens Gang after having arrested the gang's leader the previous day.

Sheriff Daugherty was a Confederate Army Civil War veteran and had been elected as sheriff only seven months earlier. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 7 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Indicted for murder

retaliation

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Sheriff Daugherty,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Uvalde County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 18, 2025