Deputy Sheriff John York
McNairy County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, June 29, 1931
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Deputy Sheriff John York was shot and killed by a man who was upset about a previous arrest.
The man shot Deputy York in the back while he filled out a warrant. The subject was apprehended and served a prison sentence. He was later shot and killed by Sheriff Buford Pusser during a shootout in 1968.
Deputy York was survived by his wife and four sons.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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View all 8 ReflectionsR.I.P !!!! ALWAYS BEEN A DANGEROUS JOB !!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!
RET POLICE OFFICER MORTIMER KEANE
NYPD
September 17, 2023
