Clay County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, August 28, 1911
Add to My HeroesGeorge Lester Fain
Deputy Sheriff George Fain was beaten to death by a man he was attempting to arrest. The suspect attacked Deputy Fain, grabbed his shotgun, and dealt him three powerful blows, crushing his skull.
The suspect fled into a swamp near Fort Gaines where he was surrounded by a posse. After hiding in the dense undergrowth over night he was forced out into the open. Refusing to surrender, he was shot and killed.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Officer's shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Fain,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clay County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 28, 2021
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