Sergeant Pressley Eugene Humphrey
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, June 7, 1965
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Sergeant Pressley Humphrey succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 21st, 1964, while responding to a shots fired call at a residence.
As he and his partner approached the home the occupant exited and opened fire, wounding Sergeant Humphrey. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the wounds on June 7th, 1965.
The original call was later determined to be a prank call. The man who shot Sergeant Humphrey was charged with manslaughter.
Sergeant Humphrey had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 21, 1965
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 21, 2023
