Jesup Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Wednesday, December 25, 1889
Matthew Barnhill
Deputy Marshal Matthew Barnhill and a man who was assisting him were shot and killed by a drunk man who was terrorizing citizens with a rifle. The suspect opened fire as several of his friends interfered with his arrest.
The incident resulted in what became known as the Jesup Christmas Day Riot. In an attempt to find the suspect, a mob of Jesup citizens along with men from neighboring towns shot and killed several people. The suspect was shot and killed in Florida several months later.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Deputy Marshal Barnhill. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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