Special Officer Gideon Littleton Mathis

Special Officer Gideon Littleton Mathis | Sandersville Police Department, Georgia
Sandersville Police Department, Georgia
Special Officer Gideon Littleton Mathis

Sandersville Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1904

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Gideon Littleton Mathis

Special Officer Mathis was shot and killed on Jernigan Street by a man he was attempting to arrest for his refusal to submit to compulsory vaccination. The suspect was captured by a posse one mile north of town and lodged in the county jail. He was tried and acquitted.

Bio

  • Age 57
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Acquitted
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Officer Mathis,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sandersville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 23, 2024

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