 Company D, Texas Rangers, at Realitos in 1887. Captain Frank Jones is seated third from left. | |
| Date | June 30, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tres Jacales, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Outcome | 1 killed 2 wounded |
The Battle of Tres Jacales was an Old West gunfight that occurred on June 30, 1893. While out searching for a gang of rustlers, a group of American lawmen under the command of the Texas Ranger Frank Jones were attacked at the Mexican village of Tres Jacales. During the exchange of gunfire, Jones was mortally wounded and the remaining Americans were forced to retreat back into Texas.[1][2]
- ^ Alexander, Bob (2009). Winchester Warriors: Texas Rangers of Company D, 1874-1901. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 978-1-57441-268-0.
- ^ Levario, Miguel Antonio (2012). Militarizing the Border: When Mexicans Became the Enemy. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1-60344-758-4.