[TX] Another sorrow. Chief Investigator Larry Ray Wand

...officials were awaiting autopsy results, but it appears that Wand died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound...

Erath Co. deputy found dead
Abilene Reporter-News, TX
Jun 21, 2008
An Erath County deputy sheriff was found dead in his home near Stephenville on Friday afternoon, according to a news release issued by the sheriff's office. Sgt. Lawrence "Larry" Wand, 49, was chief investigator of the criminal investigation division of the Erath County Sheriff's Office, where he had been a deputy for 12 years. He was well known in the community for his compassion, positive attitude and his kindness, the news release said. Wand's death is being investigated by the Texas Rangers and the Stephenville Police Department. Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant declined to comment about the circumstances of Wand's death or whether it is being investigated as a homicide.

Services held for deputy
Reporter-News
By Jane Pratt
Monday, June 23, 2008
STEPHENVILLE -- Services for Lawrence "Larry" Wand, 49, chief investigator for the Erath County Sheriff's Department, were held Monday at the First Assembly of God Church. Wand was found dead in his home near Stephenville at about 2:30 p.m. Friday by friends and co-workers. The death is being investigated by the Texas Rangers with assistance from the Stephenville Police Department. Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Shawnee Bass said officials were awaiting autopsy results, but it appears that Wand died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Wand has been a deputy with the Erath County Sheriff's Department for 12 years and was the owner of Big "L"