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Special Deputy Hamill Scott succumbed to a gunshot wound received two months earlier while in foot pursuit of a murder suspect near 600 Houston Street.
The man suddenly turned and opened fire, striking Deputy Scott. He remained paralyzed until his death two months later.
The suspect shot and killed the county attorney after he and Deputy Scott arrested him and several others for illegal gambling. Several officers shot and killed the suspect minutes later.
Deputy Scott had served with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Scott gave the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Worth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Scott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has lost 13 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Hamill is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Hamill is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Hamill is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1907, 1 officer at Tarrant County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1907, 8 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hamill was 42. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Tarrant County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 42; the middle age was 38. Hamill had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 12.5 years.
Hamill was 42. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Hamill had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Hamill was 42. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Hamill had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hamill was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Hamill had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 20% of these deaths at Tarrant County Sheriff's Office; January holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 20%.
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 38.5% of all 13 deaths at Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has 13 officers remembered here, Hamill among them.
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John B. York
Aug 24, 1861
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Hamill Poston Scott May 1, 1907
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Malcolm S. Davis
Jan 6, 1933
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Clark M. Rosenbalm, Jr.
Dec 4, 1983
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Frank D. Howell
Nov 3, 1986
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George Maurice Hendrix, Jr.
Sep 17, 1997
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Thomas Jay Smith
Sep 17, 1997
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Richard Krieger Jul 28, 2019
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Charles Edward Holt, III
Sep 1, 2020
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Craig Lavorrowous King
Dec 19, 2020
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Jerry William Jones
Dec 23, 2020
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William Howard Gudgell
Sep 17, 2021
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Jason Stuart Jones
Apr 11, 2023
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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