Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Jim Daniel was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men who were in possession of a stolen vehicle.
He had been alerted to the stolen vehicle and had been searching for it during his overnight shift. As he was driving home at 6:00 am, he encountered the vehicle and its occupants. When he attempted to arrest the men they opened fire on him, striking him several times. Despite being mortally wounded, he returned fire, striking the vehicle but none of its occupants.
Responding officers located Policeman Daniel's body lying in the street with his service revolver by his side. A suspect was eventually apprehended and charged with murder.
Policeman Daniel was survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors
Policeman Daniel was survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Daniel served with the Ranger Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ranger community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Daniel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman James Henry Daniel is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ranger Police Dept., 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Henry Daniel's cause is highlighted.
How James Henry Daniel Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Henry Daniel is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Henry Daniel was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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