Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Allen Murray was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two men for possessing containers of whiskey. The gunman was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on May 22, 1930. He was executed in the electric chair on June 19, 1931. Sheriff Murray was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. His wife was appointed to fulfill his unexpired term as sheriff.
Survivors
Sheriff Murray was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Murray served with the Mason County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Mason community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Murray.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Allen Thomas Murray is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Mason County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Allen Thomas Murray's cause is highlighted.
How Allen Thomas Murray Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Allen Thomas Murray is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Allen Thomas Murray was killed by gun.
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