Greene County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, September 24, 1972
Add to My HeroesEmerson Shelton
Deputy Shelton and Constable Beauford Rader were killed when their vehicle was struck by a car that was fleeing Greenville Police Department officers. Deputy Shelton and Constable Rader were performing administrative duties and were not involved in the pursuit when the the suspect vehicle ran a red light and struck their car. The occupants of the suspect vehicle were apprehended at the scene.
Deputy Shelton had been with the agency for six years.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Shelton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greene County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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