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Incident
Deputy Wofford and his brother, Constable John Wofford of the Wood County Constable's Office - Precinct 3, were shot and killed while they attempted to arrest a father and son for liquor violations at the intersection of Elm and Bowery Street (current day market Street) in Winnsboro.
One of the suspects produced a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding both lawmen. Both suspects were also shot and killed by return fire in the incident.
Deputy Wofford had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Wofford gave the Wood County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Quitman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Wofford.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wood County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Amos is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Amos is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Amos 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 1907, 1 officer at Wood 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
Amos was 35. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Wood County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 50; the middle age was 35. Amos had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.
Amos was 35. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Amos had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Amos was 35. 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. Amos had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Amos was 35. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Amos had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Wood County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 40%.
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Mondays: 13.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Wood 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Wood County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Amos among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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