Roll of Honor
Incident
Game Warden Dawson Murchison was shot and killed while patrolling the Concho Game Preserve on the King Ranch for illegal poachers.
He and another warden were attempted to arrest two men who were spotlighting deer.
The incident occurred near the line between Kleberg County and Jim Wells County. The suspects fled to Mexico and was never apprehended.
Game Warden Murchison had served with the Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters, two sisters, and three brothers.
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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.
Game Warden Murchison gave the Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Austin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Murchison.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Game Warden Dawson R. Murchison 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 Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission, 1 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 25% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Dawson R. Murchison's cause is highlighted.
How Dawson R. Murchison Compares
Offender Outcome
Never apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Dawson R. Murchison is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Dawson R. Murchison was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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