Deputy Sheriff Clarence Edward Simmons

Clarence Edward Simmons

Deputy Sheriff Clarence Simmons was shot and killed by two brothers in retaliation for the death of a third brother during a police pursuit.

He was on patrol when a vehicle pulled alongside of him and the occupants opened fire with a shotgun. The three brothers were part of a gang involved with making illegal whiskey.

The two brothers who shot Deputy Simmons were convicted of second degree murder.

Deputy Simmons was survived by his expectant wife and eight children.