Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Douglas Kuebel was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at a home six miles north of Boerne where a man was threatening to kill his wife and family. He was attempting to talk the man into putting down his shotgun when the man suddenly opened fire. Sheriff Kuebel was struck by the shotgun blast and died en route to the hospital. The suspect was captured. On June, 21, 1972, the suspect, 24, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Sheriff Kuebel had served as sheriff for 17 years and was survived by his wife and children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Kuebel gave the Kendall County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Boerne community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Kuebel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Douglas William Kuebel 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 Kendall County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 4 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. Douglas William Kuebel's cause is highlighted.
How Douglas William Kuebel Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Douglas William Kuebel is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Douglas William Kuebel was killed by shotgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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