Alcorn County Constable's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, May 25, 1983
Add to My HeroesEarnest Clyde Null
Constable Clyde Null was stabbed to death as he and other officers served mental papers on a man, 30, and tried to take him into custody at his home.
The man charged at him and stabbed him in the chest with a 10-inch butcher knife. Alcorn County deputies and Corinth policemen opened fire, killing the man.
Constable Null had served with the Alcorn County Constable's Office for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsClyde was such a giving man. I remember when I was a young deputy sheriff in the early 1980s in Alcorn County MS, he was always there to back me up on calls. He was liked by so many people. Thank you Clyde you're dedication will last forever.
J. Delaine Stacy
Agent Intel Director (Retired)
MS Homeland Security
October 27, 2024
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