JAMES O LONG

JAMES O LONG Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
Officer Rank: Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 63-W: 30
Department: Briscoe County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: May 5, 1915
Cause: SHOT
Age: 40
Years of Service: 6 months
Description: Sheriff Long was fatally shot by the school superintendent who was accused of harassing some of the teachers. As Sheriff Long attempted to discuss the allegations, the superintendent pulled a gun and shot Sheriff Long. The superintendent turned himself in to the authorities and was charged with murder.
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