Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 16, 1988
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: August 16, 1988
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Reserve Deputy John Wright was accidentally shot and killed by another deputy while assisting with the apprehension of an escaped convict.
Reserve Deputy Wright was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office for 1 year. He was survived by his fiancée, parents, and five siblings.