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Police Officer G. A.
Pulaski Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer

G. A. "Bud" Jackson

Pulaski Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Tuesday, February 16, 1926

Biographical Info

Age:
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 16, 1926
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Police Officers Bud Jackson and George Dotson were shot and killed while on foot patrol near the town square.

They encountered a group of five suspicious men near South First and Flower Streets. A gun battle ensued when the suspects opened fire on the officers with sawed-off shotguns. Both officers were mortally wounded.

The five suspects were eventually apprehended but none were convicted of the murders.

Officer Jackson had served with the Pulaski Police Department for one month and had served in law enforcement for seven years.