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Incident
Sergeant David Furrh was shot and killed while participating in a warrant search of a home in a neighboring county.
Sergeant Furrh and officers from several agencies were serving the warrant when the incident took place. As the officers approached the residence, the suspect inside stuck a .38 caliber handgun through a crack in the front door and fired approximately five rounds, striking Sergeant Furrh, who was not wearing a vest.
The suspect, who had twice served jail time for two separate murders, was taken into custody at the scene. The man was sentenced to three life sentences plus 20 years.
Texas 95, just outside of Shiner, was renamed the Sergeant David M. Furrh Memorial Highway.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Furrh gave the Gonzales County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gonzales community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Furrh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Gonzales County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
David is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
David is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2000, 1 officer at Gonzales County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1901, with 2.
In 2000, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2000, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2000, 73 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 40. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Gonzales County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 39; the middle age was 39. David had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 40. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. David had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
David was 40. 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. David had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Gonzales County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 40%. Wednesdays: 60%.
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Gonzales County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Gonzales County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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