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Deputy Sheriff John Porter, aged 31, was shot and killed on September 2, 1906, in Redwood, Texas. He was attempting to break up a fight between two brothers at a dance hall when he was attacked and shot in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Porter managed to return fire, killing one of the brothers and critically wounding the other. He was taken to his home, where he died the following day.
The incident did not lead to any arrests or suspects being named. There were no litigatio ...Read More
The incident did not lead to any arrests or suspects being named. There were no litigatio ...Read More
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John Porter
Male
Redwood
TX
1906-09-02
31
John
Porter
11/16/2025
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It's been over 100 years, but the loss of Deputy Sheriff John Porter still resonates deeply. I can't... ...Read More
10/24/2023
10/24/2023
Has anyone else been struck by how Deputy Porter’s case seemed to just fall off the radar? I canâ€... ...Read More
07/29/2023
07/29/2023
