Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Isaac Grubbs was shot and killed by a female subject while attempted to serve an eviction notice.
As Deputy Grubbs and another deputy approached the house they were confronted by the woman who stated she would not be moved and that she would kill the officers. Several shots were suddenly fired and Deputy Grubbs was struck. The woman was acquitted in 1905 after a second jury could not make a decision.
Deputy Grubbs was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Grubbs was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Grubbs served with the Bell County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Belton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Grubbs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Isaac B. Grubbs 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 Bell County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Isaac B. Grubbs's cause is highlighted.
How Isaac B. Grubbs Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Isaac B. Grubbs is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Isaac B. Grubbs was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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