Roll of Honor
Incident
Detention Officer Isaiah Bias died after being assaulted by an inmate at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 300 South Jackson Street in Waxahachie.
At 3:45 p.m., Officer Bias was transferring the inmate to his cell when he was attacked. He was transported to the local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The inmate has been charged with capital murder.
Officer Bias had served with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office for over six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, six sisters, four brothers, two nieces, and a nephew.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detention Officer Bias gave the Ellis County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waxahachie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detention Officer Bias.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detention Officer Isaiah Patrick Bias 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 Ellis County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Isaiah Patrick Bias's cause is highlighted.
How Isaiah Patrick Bias Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Isaiah Patrick Bias is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Isaiah Patrick Bias was killed by person.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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