Deputy Sheriff Joe W. Meeks, Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona

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Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona

Deputy Sheriff

Joe W. Meeks

Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona

End of Watch: Tuesday, January 21, 1913

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/21/1913

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Fled to Mexico

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Deputy Joe Meeks was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for illegally discharging a firearm in Ajo, Arizona. The suspect fled to Mexico after the shooting.

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Joe W. Meeks

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