Shelbyville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, October 31, 1911
Redden 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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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