Dade County Sheriff's Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, August 12, 1895
Add to My HeroesMurrettus "Rhett" McGregor
Deputy Rhett McGregor was shot and killed while participating on a Dade County Sheriff's Posse to apprehended a suspect wanted for a double murder. Deputy McGregor was able to shoot and wound the suspect but was also fatally wounded in the shootout. The suspect was apprehended and taken to the County Jail in Juno.
Five days later an angry mob stormed the jail in an attempt to lynch the suspect. During the incident Jailer Gustav Kaiser was shot and killed by a person in the mob.
Deputy McGregor is buried at the Miami City Cemetery in Miami, Florida.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched by mob
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff McGregor,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dade County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 12, 2020
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