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Julian Howard

Case from Alba, TX dated Jul 10, 1905

Victim Details

Name

Julian E. Howard

Gender

Male

City

Alba

State

Date Of Death

1905-07-10

Age At Death

First Name

Julian

Last Name

Howard

Last Updated

06/22/2026

Case Description

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Deputy Sheriff Julian E. Howard, aged 21, was killed in the line of duty on July 10, 1905, in Alba, Texas. Howard responded to a call about a shot being fired in a local billiard hall. Upon entering the hall, he encountered W. F. Holmes, also known as "Fletcher" or "Fletch," and C. C. "Kit" Holmes. A shootout ensued, during which Howard was fatally shot in the chest by a rifle bullet. Despite being mortally wounded, Howard managed to shoot Holmes in the thigh before succumbing to his injuries.
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