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Deputy Sheriff Leonard Frazier | Cocke County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Cocke County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff

Leonard Frazier

Cocke County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Friday, March 15, 1929

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 4 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/13/1929

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Deputy Frazier was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to recapture a suspect who had just escaped from jail at gunpoint. The suspect fired a shot at the pursuing deputies, striking Deputy Frazier in the head. The other deputy returned fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Frazier was taken to a local hospital where he died two days later.

Deputy Frazier had served with the Cocke County Sheriff's Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 15, 2010

 

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