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Deputy Sheriff John Acres | Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff

John Acres

Scott County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch: Thursday, January 31, 1924

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 31, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy John Acres was shot and killed from ambush while raiding a still seven miles from West Oneida.

Deputy Acres held a dual role of deputy sheriff of Scott County and chief of police for the town of Oneida.