Patrolman Fleet Martin Underwood

Patrolman Fleet Martin Underwood

Dunn Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, February 12, 1940

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Fleet Martin Underwood

Patrolman Fleet Underwood succumbed to injuries sustained the previous night when he was attacked by a mob.

He and his partner had responded to a disturbance at the Greasy Spoon Cafe. While placing an intoxicated suspect under arrest the crowd surrounded the officers and attacked them. Patrolman Underwood was struck in the back of the head with a blunt object. His partner recovered from minor injuries. Three days after the incident the cafe burned to the ground.

Three men were arrested and charged with murder. Two were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison. Both were paroled in 1943.

Patrolman Underwood had served with the Dunn Police Department for five years. He was survived by his three children.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Sunday, February 11, 1940
  • Weapon Blunt object
  • Offender Paroled in 1943

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Patrolman Underwood,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dunn.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 12, 2020

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