Deputy Sheriff Harry (Tubby) Green
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Georgia
End of Watch: Friday, May 15, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 15, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Green was shot and killed while attempting to arrest occupants of a car he suspected of possessing illegal liquor. The vehicle initially refused to stop and Deputy Green and the occupants exchanged gunfire during a short chase. The vehicle finally stopped and one of the occupants exited.

Deputy Green also stopped and exited his car. Deputy Green knew the suspect and told him he was going to have to arrest him for possessing illegal whiskey. At that point the man produced a .38 caliber revolver and shot Deputy Green several times, killing him. The suspects then dumped Deputy Green's body into the Ocmulgee River swamps. His body was found five hours later. Several suspects were arrested and confessed to the murder.

Deputy Green had only recently been appointed as a deputy sheriff. His appointment was intended to be for a short period of time while several regular deputies were out sick.