Grenada County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, June 23, 1996
Add to My HeroesHarold Lloyd Strider
Sheriff Strider suffered a fatal heart attack during a riot at a dirt track in Gore Springs, Mississippi. The sheriff's department was providing crowd control for the opening of the track when a disturbance involving approximately 50 people erupted.
Officers responded with pepper spray and riot gear. Sheriff Strider collapsed as he attempted to subdue a suspect who was assaulting him. Fellow officers performed CPR and then transported him to a local hospital, where he died the following day.
Sheriff Strider had served as sheriff for only 7 months. He is survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Saturday, June 22, 1996
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsSheriff Strider,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grenada County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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