Policeman Claude R. DuBose
Lamar Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, July 2, 1942

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, July 2, 1942
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1942

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.