Correctional Officer Dalton B. Cawthray, aged 45, was accidentally shot and killed on January 5, 1984, while cleaning guns in the jail armory at the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas. Officer Cawthray, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, was struck in the chest by an inadvertently discharged firearm. He was survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, and mother.
There were no arrests, suspects, litigations, or murder investigations related to Officer Cawthray's death, as it was
determined to be an accidental discharge. The incident was thoroughly investigated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and no foul play was found. Officer Cawthray's death was a tragic accident, and he is remembered for his service and sacrifice both as a law enforcement officer and as a veteran.
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