Amos R. Wofford

Death by Force

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 ...Read More