Roll of Honor
Incident
Private James Coryell was shot and killed by Caddo Indians while he and several other Texas Rangers were camped at Perry Creek in present-day Falls County.
Private Coryell had served with the Texas Rangers for approximately 10 months.
Coryell County, Texas, was named after Private Coryell when it was formed in 1854.
Pvt. Coryell, On today, the 188th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) May 27th, 2025
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189 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Private Coryell served with the Texas Rangers.
Thank you for your service to the Austin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Private James Coryell is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,759 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,460 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Texas Rangers, 104 of 122 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 85.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Coryell's cause is highlighted.
How James Coryell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Coryell is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Coryell was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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