City Marshal

Henry J. Lindsey

Granger Police Department — Granger, TX
Felonious
End of Watch February 15, 1934
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Gender Male

Incident

Marshal Lindsey and Constable Sam Moore, of the Williamson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2, were shot and killed while placing a prisoner in a jail cell. The suspect had been arrested for failing to pay a $28.50 fine for disturbing the peace and abusive language. As the two officers placed the man in the jail cell he produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot both men to death. The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed in 1935. Marshal Lindsey also served as a constable and deputy sheriff in Williamson County.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Lindsey served with the Granger Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Granger community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Lindsey.

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

Agency

Type Police Department
Location Granger, Williamson County, TX
Platform Identity granpd.williamson.tx.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch February 15, 1934
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Handgun

The Sacrifice · Felonious

Henry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

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Time

In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

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When

February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

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How

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.

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City Marshal Henry J. Lindsey

Granger Police Department · End of Watch February 15, 1934

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