Sheriff Robert Maxwell
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, November 12, 1797

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, November 12, 1797
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Sheriff Maxwell was shot and killed after being ambushed while on his way to court. The suspects ambushed him because he was a law enforcement officer. One man was arrested and was tried and acquitted.

Sheriff Maxwell was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He was survived by his wife and son.