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Special Officer John D. Nichols Jr., aged 43, was a dedicated member of the Fort Worth Police Department in Texas. On December 22, 1906, Officer Nichols was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance at a local theater over the price of a ticket. While speaking to a customer, the man pulled out a handgun and struck Officer Nichols on the head. As Officer Nichols fell, the suspect began firing, striking him multiple times. Despite being critically injured, Officer Nichols managed to return ...Read More
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John D. Nichols, Jr.
Male
White / Caucasian
Fort-worth
TX
1906-12-22
43
John
Nichols
11/24/2025
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Does anyone have more information on the community's response to Officer Nichols' death back in 1906... ...Read More
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
I came across this tragic case of Officer John D. Nichols Jr., and it really struck me how senseless... ...Read More
10/11/2023
10/11/2023
