Abner Matlock

Death by Force

Deputy Sheriff Abner Matlock, age 40, of the Atascosa County Sheriff's Department in Texas, was shot and killed on August 12, 1911, while attempting to arrest a man for firearm possession. Matlock was well-known in the community and had previously removed the suspect from a dance for causing a disturbance. When Matlock approached the suspect and demanded the pistol, the suspect drew the weapon and pointed it at Matlock. Matlock fired at the suspect, wounding him, but the suspect managed to shoot ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff Abner Matlock