Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 12 years
Badge # 1
Cause: Aircraft accident
Incident Date: 9/11/1981
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Sheriff Zummo was killed in a helicopter accident while performing a marijuana eradication flight. The helicopter was flying at a low altitude when the rotor struck overhead electric lines. The helicopter crashed and caught fire.
Sheriff Zummo was survived by his wife, who was appointed to fill his un-expired term as Sheriff, and son. He had served with the Braxton County Sheriff's Department for 12 years.
