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Sergeant Sitton was shot and killed and another deputy was shot and wounded while serving a warrant on terrorist activities. The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged with capital murder and assault on a peace officer. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Sergeant Sitton had served with the agency for 7 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. In May 2019, Highway 21 West was renamed Sergeant Tom Sitton Memorial Highway and the signs were posted the following November.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Sitton gave the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Nacogdoches community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Sitton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Tom is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Tom is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Tom 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 1996, 1 officer at Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1996, 4 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 143rd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Tom was 33. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 44; the middle age was 40. Tom had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.
Tom was 33. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Tom had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Tom was 33. 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. Tom had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Tom was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Tom had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 40% of these deaths at Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department; March holds the most, 40%. Fridays: 40%.
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% 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
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Department has 6 officers remembered here, Tom among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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