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Deputy Isaac Ward was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant for horse theft. During the arrest the man produced a handgun and fatally shot Deputy Ward.
The suspect escaped and wasn't apprehended until 26 years later. He was returned to Jack County where he was tried and acquitted for Deputy Ward's murder.
Deputy Ward was survived by his expectant wife and seven children.
Survivors
Deputy Ward was survived by his expectant wife and seven children.
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Deputy Sheriff Ward served with the Jack County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jack County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Isaac is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Isaac is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1867, 3 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 158th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1867, 24 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 159th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1867, 29 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 158th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Isaac was 42. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Isaac was 42. 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.
Isaac was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Jack County Sheriff's Department.
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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Jack County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Isaac among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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