Bio & Incident Details
Age: 36
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/30/1936
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Mathis and a fellow officer went to 820 High Street to question a man who had just been released from the chain gang. As they arrived on their motorcycles, the man was seated on the front porch but arose hastily and went inside the house. The other officer went to the back door, while Officer Mathis remained at the front. The other officer heard a shot and rushed around front to find Officer Mathis on the floor, a bullet in his chest, his weapon in his holster, and his cap and searchlight nearby. There were no signs of the shooter.
