Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Connell was shot and killed as he chased a suspect on his horse. The suspect had been arrested by Constable Connell and other officer for forgery. During questioning the suspect escaped, at which time Constable Connell gave chase and was shot. The suspect was apprehended the next day.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 50 years. He was pardoned by Governor Miriam A. Ferguson on December 12, 1926.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Connell gave the Lampasas County Constable's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lampasas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Connell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable John J. Connell 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John J. Connell's cause is highlighted.
How John J. Connell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John J. Connell is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.