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Deputy Sheriff Michael J. Finerson | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, New York
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, New York

Deputy Sheriff

Michael J. Finerson

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 9, 1970

Biographical Info

Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 9, 1970
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Deputy Sheriff Michael Finerson was shot and killed in Watertown after responding to a domestic dispute in which a female was attempting to remove her possessions from her home.

Her estranged husband was hiding in the house, at 6240 Weaver Road, and shot Deputy Finerson when he entered. He then shot and killed himself.

Deputy Finerson had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was to join the New York State Police in October 1970. He is survived by his wife and two children.