Bio & Incident Details
Age: 67
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/27/1942
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Charged with murder
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Deputy Wright and Chief Deputy Calvin Lee, of the Obion County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Deputy Wright was the first deputy on the scene and was ambushed as he approached the house. The suspect had been hiding in the back seat of his car and opened fire on Deputy Wright, killing him. The suspect then shot and killed Chief Deputy Lee when he arrived on the scene.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison.
Deputy Wright was survived by his wife and four children.
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