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Thomas Shain

Birth
Kentucky, USA
Death
2 Jul 1860 (aged 35)
Collin County, Texas, USA
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Collin County Deputy Sheriff
Date of Incident: Monday, July 2, 1860

Deputy Shain was shot and killed while investigating a recent rash of robberies. He had interviewed a farm owner and was searching the nearby area when he located a man feeding several horses. As he talked to the man he recognized a brand on one of the horses and attempted to place the man under arrest. The suspect produced a revolver and fatally shot Deputy Shain.

Deputy Shain had served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Source: ODMP
Collin County Deputy Sheriff
Date of Incident: Monday, July 2, 1860

Deputy Shain was shot and killed while investigating a recent rash of robberies. He had interviewed a farm owner and was searching the nearby area when he located a man feeding several horses. As he talked to the man he recognized a brand on one of the horses and attempted to place the man under arrest. The suspect produced a revolver and fatally shot Deputy Shain.

Deputy Shain had served with the Collin County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Source: ODMP

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