Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Saturday, April 22, 1911
Add to My HeroesSidney Smith McMath
Sheriff Sidney McMath was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for selling whiskey to employees of a local sawmill.
Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff McMath was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Sheriff McMath was survived by his wife and 12 children.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and kiled
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March 23, 2022
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