Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 11 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/31/1952
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Guffey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for possessing illegal whiskey. A scuffle ensued between Patrolman Guffey and the suspect. The suspect was able to gain control of the officers weapon. The suspect fired two shots, one of which stuck and killed Patrolman Guffey.
The suspect fled the scene and was apprehended the next day by an extensive manhunt.
Patrolman Guffey was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. He had served with the Alcoa Police Department for 11 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.
