Williamson County Constable's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Friday, January 28, 1944
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 28, 1944
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years
Constable Reed was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a reckless driver on Franklin Road. During the stop he was attacked by the two brothers who were in the car. One of the men was able to gain control of Constable Reed's .38 caliber service revolver and shot him in the back. The two fled but were apprehended a short time later.
Both brothers were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison Febuary 25, 1944.
Constable Reed had been with the agency for 20 years.