Roll of Honor
Early Evans Sparks
Incident
Deputy Constable Earl Sparks died of wounds he received when he was was cut and stabbed by a man who was raving and attacking passers-by on the sidewalk in Waco.
When Constable Sparks confronted the man he was stabbed in the stomach. Constable Sparks was able to fire one shot and killing the man.
Sparks was taken to the hospital. It was found that knife blade penetrated the intestines and one kidney. Some of the best surgeons in the Southwest attempted to save his life, but he died six days later from his wounds.
It was reported that Sparks’ father and grandfather were peace officers and noted for their courage. His uncle, Captain Sparks, served with distinction with the Texas Rangers.
Sparks was single and 29 years of age at the time of his death. He was buried in the Bosqueville Cemetery in McLennan County.
When Constable Sparks confronted the man he was stabbed in the stomach. Constable Sparks was able to fire one shot and killing the man.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Sparks gave the McLennan County Constable's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Sparks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable Early Evans Sparks 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 McLennan County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Early Evans Sparks's cause is highlighted.
How Early Evans Sparks Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Early Evans Sparks is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Early Evans Sparks was killed by edged weapon.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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