Policeman Claude R. DuBose, Lamar Police Department, South Carolina

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Policeman

Claude R. DuBose

Lamar Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch: Thursday, July 2, 1942

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/2/1942

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Executed in 1942

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Policeman DuBose was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men who were involved in a fight at a local bar. One of the men gained control of Policeman DuBose's service weapon and shot him several times.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair December 11, 1942.

Policeman DuBose was survived by his wife and several children.

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We have never met since i am only 20 yrs old but i wanted you to know that my grandfather has told me stories about you and your patrol. i wanted to let you know that in less than 6 months the family tradition will continue. i have seen your name as the first on the wall at the academy and i want to thank you for your sacrifice. sometimes theres justice and sometimes theres just us. fallen but not forgotten

deputy in training
york county sheriffs department--family
April 26, 2010

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
7 -36%

Auto-related deaths this year
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Claude R. DuBose

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