Richard Chisholm
1938
Richard Truman Chisholm.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Constable Richard Chisholm was shot and killed when he was ambushed by a man whom he had arrested for drinking in public several weeks earlier.
He was on foot patrol on Main Street when he was ambushed shortly after midnight. Constable Chisholm was found with four gunshot wounds, his pistol and money missing.
The suspect was apprehended. He confessed to shooting Constable Chisholm and showed authorities where to find Constable Chisholm's gun. He was convicted and executed for the murder.
Constable Chisholm was a United States Army WWI veteran.
He was on foot patrol on Main Street when he was ambushed shortly after midnight. Constable Chisholm was found with four gunshot wounds, his pistol and money missing.
The suspect was apprehended. He confessed to shooting Constable Chisholm and showed authorities where to find Constable Chisholm's gun. He was convicted and executed for the murder.
Constable Chisholm was a United States Army WWI veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
Also Served
San Patricio County Constable's Office - Precinct 2
Constable
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