David M. Furrh

Death by Force

Sergeant David M. Furrh, age 40, of the Gonzales County Sheriff's Office in Texas, tragically lost his life on December 5, 2000. He was shot and killed while participating in a warrant search of a home in a neighboring county. As Sergeant Furrh and officers from several agencies approached the residence, the suspect inside fired approximately five rounds from a .38 caliber handgun through a crack in the front door, striking Sergeant Furrh, who was not wearing a vest. The suspect, who had twice s ...Read More