Sandersville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Friday, December 23, 1904
Age: 57
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 23, 1904
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Special Officer Mathis was shot and killed on Jernigan Street by a man he was attempting to arrest for his refusal to submit to compulsory vaccination. The suspect was captured by a posse one mile north of town and lodged in the county jail. He was tried and acquitted.