Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, April 22, 1961
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 22, 1961
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Tyler and Deputy Alex Morris were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a county constable for drinking and driving. The constable led the deputies on a pursuit that ended at his home. Seven members of the constable's family then opened fire on the deputies, killing both. The constable they were chasing was also killed.
Deputy Tyler had served with the agency for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.