Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Daffin was shot and killed while arresting a man for a minor offense. While attempting to the lead the suspect by the arm, the suspect pulled out a .45-caliber pistol and shot Marshal Daffin, who was never able to draw his weapon. The suspect was later found not guilty.
Survivors
Marshal Daffin was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Daffin served with the Lott Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Daffin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Elias J. Daffin 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. Elias J. Daffin's cause is highlighted.
How Elias J. Daffin Compares
Offender Outcome
Found not guilty
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elias J. Daffin is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elias J. Daffin was killed by gun; unknown type.