Humphreys County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, March 5, 1977
Robert David Sorrell
Deputy Sorrell was killed in an accident with a vehicle that was being operated by an intoxicated driver.
Deputy Sorrell was en route to a disturbance call when his vehicle was struck head on by another vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was intoxicated. Deputy Sorrell and the drunk driver were both killed.
Deputy Sorrell had served with the Humphreys County Sheriff's Department for 14 months and was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in the accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sorrell your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service Humphreys County and the citizens you were sworn to protect! Continue to rest in peace my fellow LE brother!
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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