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Joseph Hood
1840
Joseph L. Hood.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Edged weapon
What Happened
Sheriff Joseph Hood was killed after being stabbed with an arrow while struggling with a member of the Comanche tribe at the "Council House Fight." The fight began over the release of hostages being held by the tribe Sheriff Hood was a veteran of the Republic of Texas Army and had served as the Bexar County sheriff for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by eight siblings.
Service Record
Also Served
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
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