Roll of Honor
Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt
Incident
Constable Isom Isgitt was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for whipping his wife in the Harrisburg area of Harris County. He had gone to the man's home two blocks from the Harrisburg Depot and encountered the man on the sidewalk. As he began to question him the man produced a pistol and shot Constable Isgitt. He was taken to the Houston Infirmary where he succumbed to his wound the following day. The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Constable Isgitt was the elected constable of the Harrisburg Precinct 2 for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four daughters, and two 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.
Constable Isgitt gave the Harris County Constable's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pasadena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Isgitt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt 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 Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt's cause is highlighted.
How Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 20 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edgar Eugene "Isom" Isgitt was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 2 are honored on badge.nw.
