JOHN A BEASLEY

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Officer Rank: Special Deputy
Memorial Panel: 49-E: 29
Department: San Patricio County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: January 30, 1910
Cause: SHOT
Age: 24
Years of Service: 1 day
Description: Special Deputy Beasley was shot as he assisted Deputy Sheriff Martin in arresting a suspect and take him into custody. The deputies were approached by the brother of the suspect who demanded his release. When the deputies refused, he pulled a gun and fired. Special Deputy Beasley was struck in the abdomen and died at the scene. Special Deputy Beasley had been deputized to assist Deputy Martin with the arrest.
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