Scott County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, December 22, 1955
Ira Milburn Skeen
Deputy Skeen was shot and killed while posting a notice at a grocery store for a special state election to change the state constitution.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy Skeen was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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