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Sheriff Andrew Jacobs was shot with pistols and a shotgun by two brothers, Madison "Matt," and Christopher "Chris," Peace.
Their reason for shooting the sheriff was that he "showed partiality in making arrests."
Sheriff Jacobs had been appointed sheriff on July 15, 1868 and is reported to be buried in Goliad, Texas.
Matt Peace was shot and killed in 1872, and Chris Peace was acquitted of the murder.
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Sheriff Jacobs served with the Goliad County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Goliad community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Goliad County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1869, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1869, 33 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 152nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1869, 35 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 152nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 50. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Andrew had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Andrew was 50. 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. Andrew had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 16.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Goliad County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Goliad County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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