James J. Bobbitt

Death by Force

James J. Bobbitt, a 39-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity, was the elected Constable for Precinct 7 in Houston County, Texas. On April 30, 1910, Constable Bobbitt was fatally shot by John Pugh, a local resident. The incident occurred after Constable Bobbitt had detected Pugh and others gambling and reported them. Pugh refused to submit to arrest and had previously threatened Bobbitt's life. When Constable Bobbitt and his brother attempted to leave a general store, Pugh went behind the counter ...Read More

Constable James J. Bobbitt