Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, October 31, 1911
Add to My HeroesRedden George Purdie
Officer Redden Purdie and Officer Charles Henry were shot and killed by a suspect they had arrested earlier in the day for drunk and disorderly conduct.
After posting bail the man swore vengeance on the officers who arrested him. Later that night he ambushed the officers and killed them both.
Officer Purdie was survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, his brothers, sister, nephews, and nieces.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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