Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/6/1944
Weapon: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect: Apprehended
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Deputy Penney was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Duncan Town for attempting to burn down his home and barn. When Deputy Penney arrived at the scene he told the man he was under arrest. The man initially cooperated but suddenly produced a .38 caliber pistol and shot Deputy Penney.
Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Penney was able to take the suspect into custody with the help of a taxicab driver who had accompanied him. He succumbed to his wound as the taxicab driver drove them towards the county jail.
