Sheriff Harold Griffin
Wilson County Sheriff's Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 6, 1954

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 6, 1954
Weapon Used: Handgun; .25 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Sheriff Griffin was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant to assist a woman retrieve furniture from her husband's home. The husband opened fire, killing Sheriff Griffin and wounding his wife and bystander. The suspect was arrested while trying to take his wife to the hospital.

Sheriff Griffin had served with the Wilson County Sheriff's Department for 2 years.