Bio & Incident Details
Age: 47
Tour: 2 weeks
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/16/1929
Weapon: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Offender: Charged with murder
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Deputy Blount was shot and killed while conducting a raid on a still in Bear Head with several other deputies. When they arrived at the scene they found the still in operation and several suspects fleeing the area. Deputy Blount was chasing one of the suspects on foot when he was struck in the back by a blast from 12 gauge shotgun. Three men were arrested and charged with his murder.
Deputy Blount had served with the Walton County Sheriff's Office for only 2 weeks. He was survived by his wife and five children.
