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Headstone of Richard Truman Chisholm

Richard Truman Chisholm

Died February 15, 1938

Richard Truman Chisholm.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
What Happened

Constable Richard Chisholm was shot and killed when he was ambushed by a man whom he had arrested for drinking in public several weeks earlier.

He was on foot patrol on Main Street when he was ambushed shortly after midnight. Constable Chisholm was found with four gunshot wounds, his pistol and money missing.

The suspect was apprehended. He confessed to shooting Constable Chisholm and showed authorities where to find Constable Chisholm's gun. He was convicted and executed for the murder.

Constable Chisholm was a United States Army WWI veteran.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Service Record
Also Served
San Patricio County Constable's Office - Precinct 2
Constable
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 23 cut as R T CHISHOLM
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Constable Chisholm served with the San Patricio County Constable's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Odem community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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