Walker County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch: Thursday, February 2, 1922
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 2, 1922
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Sheriff John Parrish was shot and killed while following up on a tip about an illegal moonshine still.
His younger brother had accompanied him as he attempted to locate it. They encountered a subject at the still who opened fire, mortally wounding both of them. Despite his wounds, Deputy Parrish was able to return fire and killed the subject.