Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, September 13, 1968
Add to My HeroesElmer T. Singleton
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Singleton was shot and killed by an intoxicated man when he and three other deputies stopped to render aid to a woman who was calling for assistance. The man opened fire on the four deputies, striking Deputy Singleton in the chest and leg. Deputies returned fire hitting the suspect in the hand, abdomen, back, and chest. Deputy Singleton was taken to a local hospital where he died two weeks later. The suspect, 26, was hospitalized in fair condition.
Deputy Singleton had served with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, and three siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, August 31, 1968
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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