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County Policeman George W. Crawford | Laurens County Police Department, Georgia Laurens County Police Department, Georgia

County Policeman

George W. Crawford

Laurens County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Saturday, May 21, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/21/1921

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Shot and killed

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County Policeman George Crawford was shot and killed when two brothers opened fire as he and another county policeman attempted to raid a liquor house.

The officers returned fire killing one suspect. The other suspect fled from the house and escaped. Later that day he was shot and killed by a posse.

The Laurens County Police Department no longer exist.

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Officer Crawford,
It has taken over 88 years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laurens County.

R.I.P.
USBP

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November 26, 2009

 

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