Houston County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch: Friday, September 1, 1978
Age: 19
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 1, 1978
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Tanner was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
When Deputy Tanner arrive, the subject engaged in a gun battle with Deputy Tanner, and he was shot multiple times. Deputy Tanner was able to return fire, striking the suspect, but he fled.
The suspect was apprehended later at a state hospital, where he went for medical attention. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, where he died.
Deputy Tanner had served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his father, mother, and brother.