Picayune Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 28, 1964
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 28, 1964
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer McGehee was shot and killed after responding to a call of a emotionally disturbed person.
After arriving, the suspect locked himself in his residence. When Officer McGehee stepped onto the porch, the suspect shot Officer McGehee with a 12 gague shotgun. Officer McGehee was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Officer McGehee was survived by his wife and two children.