Deputy Sheriff Ford T. Humphrey
Stafford County Sheriff's Office
Virginia
End of Watch: Thursday, October 9, 1980

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 24

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 9, 1980
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Released after 8 years

Deputy Humphrey was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. After Deputy Humphrey arrived the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him.

The suspect was sentenced to 21 years but was released after serving only 8 years.

Deputy Humphrey had served with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office for 7 years and was assigned to Field Operations. He was survived by his wife and daughter.