Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 9/12/1933
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Deputy John Hedge was shot and killed because of mistaken identity. Deputy Hedge was off duty and enjoying a night out with friends. He drove into an alley behind a grocery store. As he stepped out of his car, he was shot by a grocery store clerk he thought Deputy Hedge was a burglar.
Deputy Hedge was able to draw his service weapon and shoot the store clerk. Both Deputy Hedge and the store clerk died from their wounds.
