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Sheriff Joseph Hood was killed after being stabbed with an arrow while struggling with a member of the Comanche tribe at the "Council House Fight." The fight began over the release of hostages being held by the tribe Sheriff Hood was a veteran of the Republic of Texas Army and had served as the Bexar County sheriff for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by eight siblings.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sheriff Hood gave the Bexar County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Antonio community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Joseph L. Hood served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has lost 18 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
Joseph is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Joseph is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1840, 1 officer at Bexar County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1840, 1 officer in TX was killed feloniously, the 175th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1840, 3 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 187th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1840, 7 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 185th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Joseph was 38. Of the 10 killed feloniously at Bexar County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 52.5; the middle age was 43. Joseph had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 38. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Joseph had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Joseph was 38. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Joseph was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Joseph had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10% of these deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 20%. Thursdays: 10%.
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 18 deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 10% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 1.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has 18 officers remembered here, Joseph among them.
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Joseph L. Hood Mar 19, 1840
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Edward Alexander Stevens
Nov 7, 1885
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John Thomas Holloway
Jul 23, 1924
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George L. Mangold
Sep 18, 1932
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Frank Benjamin Ackerman
Sep 21, 1937
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George Petrogallo
May 9, 1967
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Winford Odell Pattillo
Jun 9, 1969
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Joshua B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Feb 2, 1973
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Vincent L. Walker
Feb 2, 1973
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Elwood Edward Groff
Oct 15, 1979
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George R. Garza
Sep 20, 1982
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Arturo E. Rodriguez
Dec 14, 1982
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Adrian Salazar Aguilar
Jun 30, 1985
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David Delgado Castillo
Apr 11, 1991
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Jesus A. Garza, Jr.
Dec 26, 2003
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Kenneth Gary Vann, Sr.
May 28, 2011
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Timothy P. De La Fuente
Apr 30, 2020
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Ronald Rudy Butler
Sep 3, 2021
Military Service
Joseph L. Hood served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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