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Constable Sam Doss | Randolph Township Police Department, Missouri Randolph Township Police Department, Missouri

Constable

Sam Doss

Randolph Township Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Monday, August 16, 1926

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 62

Tour: 20 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/16/1926

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 35 years

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Constable Doss was assassinated in his home while eating dinner. As he stood up two men outside opened fire with shotguns containing deer slugs. Constable Doss was struck seven times and was killed in front of his wife.

Two suspects were arrested 5 years later and charged with his murder. Both were convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Constable Doss had been in law enforcement for 20 years and was survived by his wife.

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Constable Doss, we reflect on your service to our community when we are on patrol. You are not forgotten.

Police Officer Devin Lambeth
Randolph Missouri Police Department
September 14, 2008

 

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