Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, July 6, 1913
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 6, 1913
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sheriff Cherry was shot and killed while questioning a suspect who was carrying a shotgun. The suspect fled the scene but was later shot and killed by a citizen posse.
Sheriff Cherry had served as sheriff for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.