Halifax County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, January 25, 1931
Add to My HeroesJames Edward Perry, Sr.
Deputy Sheriff James Perry was shot and killed while he and another deputy attempted to serve a search warrant on a man suspected of making illegal whiskey.
Deputy Perry was struck by a shotgun blast as he displayed the search warrant to the suspect at the man's home. The suspect then shot at the second deputy, who returned fire and killed the suspect.
Deputy Perry had served with the Halifax County Sheriff's Office for two years and was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Perry. A true hero, husband and loyal family man.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 25, 2018
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