Special Officer Gideon Littleton Mathis
Sandersville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1904
Add to My HeroesGideon 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer 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
