John H. Wood Jr.

John Howland Wood Jr. (March 31, 1916 – May 29, 1979) was an American lawyer and judge from Texas. He served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas before being assassinated by contract killer Charles Harrelson outside Wood's home in San Antonio, in 1979. Wood's killing was the first assassination of a federal judge in the 20th century.

This article is about the murdered judge. For other people with similar names, see John Wood (disambiguation).
John H. Wood Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
In office
December 1, 1970 – May 29, 1979
Appointed byRichard Nixon
Preceded bySeat established
Succeeded byLucius Desha Bunton III
Personal details
Born
John Howland Wood Jr.

(1916-03-31)March 31, 1916
Rockport, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1979(1979-05-29) (aged 63)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Education
  • St. Mary's University, Texas (BBA)
  • University of Texas, Austin (LLB)
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