THOMAS J DEATON
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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 7-W: 22
Department: Hamilton County, Texas, S.D.
End of Watch: December 8, 1893
Cause: SHOT
Age: 33
Years of Service: 10
Description: Sheriff Deaton and three posse members were attempting to arrest suspect on warrants for various crimes. When the suspect saw the officers surrounding his house, he ran from the house and opened fire on the officers. Deputy Sheriff Deaton was shot in the head and died instantly.
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