Tifton Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, August 28, 1942
Add to My HeroesMercer Leroy Denby
Patrolman Mercer Denby and Chief Joseph Henderson were shot and killed by a drunken soldier Patrolman Denby had arrested. The suspect was able to gain control of Patrolman Denby's weapon and shot him. The suspect then fled into the streets and started to fire the gun randomly.
Chief Henderson was shot when he rushed to the scene to assist Patrolman Denby. Patrolman Denby succumbed to his wounds 6 weeks later.
The suspect was sentenced to death and executed in the electric chair at Reidsville State Prison on May 28, 1943.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, July 18, 1942
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsPatrolman Denby,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tifton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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