Deputy Sheriff Henry Eugene Privett
Fulton County Sheriff's Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 11, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 11, 1962
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Privett was shot and killed with his own service weapon by a prisoner who was attempting to escape the Fulton County Jail. Deputy Privett was sitting in an office completing paperwork when the prisoner entered, gained control of his weapon, and shot him in the arm and chest. Deputy Privett was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.

Deputy Privett had served with the agency for 4 year. He was survived by his wife.