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Deputy Sheriff Elmer Taylor Singleton | Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff

Elmer Taylor Singleton

Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch: Friday, September 13, 1968

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 33

Tour: 6 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/31/1968

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Singleton was shot and killed by an intoxicated man when he and three other deputies stopped to render aid to a woman who was calling for assistance. The man opened fire on the four deputies, striking Deputy Singleton in the chest and leg. Deputy Singleton was taken to a local hospital where he died two weeks later.

Deputy Singleton had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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I was just told about this website recently. Today is the 40th anniversary of my grandfather's death. He died several years before I was born, my mother was only twelve. I know by what everyone has said about him, I would have liked to meet him. I want to thank the ones who have given my grandfather the honor he deserves.

Kelli
granddaughter
September 13, 2008

 

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