John H. Wood Jr.

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
BornJohn 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.
Manner of deathAssassination by gunshot
EducationThomas Jefferson High School
Alma materSt. Mary's University (BBA)
Texas Law (LLB)

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 in 1970 until his assassination in 1979. His murder was the first assassination of a federal judge in the 20th century.

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