Sheriff Jake Houpt, Garland County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Sheriff Jake Houpt

Garland County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, August 20, 1910

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Jake Houpt

Sheriff Houpt was shot and mortally wounded and his brother, a deputy, was wounded while attempting to arrest two brothers for stealing horses. The two suddenly produced pistols and opened fire as Sheriff Houpt and his brother were escorting them to jail. As the suspects fled, Sheriff Houpt and his brother returned fire killing one suspect and wounding the other. Sheriff Houpt died three days later.

The other suspect was captured three days after the shooting. On December 26, 1910, he was being escorted by a deputy sheriff from the Garland County Jail to the police station when three unidentified men walked up; forced the deputy to step away from the suspect; and then shot the suspect to death.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Wednesday, August 17, 1910
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Shot and killed

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Sheriff Houpt,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Garland County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 20, 2025