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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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ellis County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Isaiah is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Isaiah is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaiah is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2024, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2024, 68 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 114th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Isaiah was 28. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Isaiah had served 6.7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Isaiah was 28. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Isaiah had served 6.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Isaiah was 28. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Isaiah had served 6.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.3%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Ellis County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
His people
Ellis County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Isaiah among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-WT
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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