Sheriff W. T. "Brack" Morris, age 40, was shot and killed on June 12, 1901, while investigating a horse theft near Kenedy, Texas. During the investigation, Morris questioned Gregorio Cortez, a tenant farmer, about the stolen horse. A misunderstanding arose due to a language barrier, and Morris shot and wounded Cortez's brother, Romaldo. In response, Cortez shot and killed Morris.
Following Morris's death, Cortez fled and evaded authorities for ten days. During the manhunt, Cortez killed G
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