Deputy Sheriff Amos R. Wofford, aged 35, was fatally shot on February 4, 1907, in Winnsboro, Texas. He and his brother, Constable John Wofford, were attempting to arrest a father and son for liquor violations at the intersection of Elm and Bowery Street . During the arrest attempt, one of the suspects produced a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding both lawmen. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, both suspects were also shot and killed.
Amos R. Wofford had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for ten years and was survived by his wife and three children. The tragic incident occurred while he was performing his duties as a deputy sheriff, and his death was a significant loss to his family and the community.
The suspects involved in the incident were the father and son who were being arrested for liquor violations. The suspects' identities were not disclosed in the sources, and there were no further details about any arrests, suspects, litigations, or investigations related to their deaths.
Deputy Sheriff Amos R. Wofford's ethnicity was not mentioned in the sources, but his dedication and service to his community are remembered and honored. His memory lives on through the reflections and tributes left by family, friends, and fellow officers.
