Byford Henry Hunter, a 33-year-old deputy with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office, was shot and killed in Lufkin, Texas, on September 11, 1982, while attempting to serve a misdemeanor warrant on a man who had a history of resisting arrest. During the encounter the suspect and the suspect’s uncle assaulted Deputy Hunter and tried to gain control of his service weapon. Deputy Hunter managed to shoot and kill the suspect during the struggle, but was shot multiple times by the uncle and died of his wounds.

The wounded uncle fled the scene but turned himself in later that day with his attorney; he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Deputy Hunter had served with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office for two years and was remembered for his dedication and bravery.

Are there readers who remember Deputy Hunter or who have information about the case and its effects on the local law enforcement community?