Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, March 6, 1910
Add to My HeroesEdward Matthews
Deputy Sheriff Edward Matthews was shot and killed near Palmetto as he attempted to apprehend a murder suspect.
The man was wanted for killing his employer over a dispute about wages. Bloodhounds led Deputy Matthews and his posse to a home, which they were attempting to surround when gunfire erupted from the windows. In the ensuing shootout, Deputy Matthews was killed instantly and two other deputies were seriously wounded.
The suspect, along with two other men, fled from the house and escaped. Later that night and the next day an angry mob of several hundred citizens tracked down and lynched all three suspects.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Winchester
- Offender Lynched
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Matthews,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Manatee County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 6, 2025
