Sergeant Archie B. Wood, Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

Sergeant Archie B. Wood

Nashville City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, November 12, 1924

Archie B. Wood

Sergeant Wood was shot and killed by a juvenile suspect he had just arrested attempting to steal an automobile. Sergeant Wood apprehended four juveniles in the automobile. He hopped on the running board and instructed the driver to drive them all to the police station. As they pulled up to the station, one of the suspects shot Sergeant Wood with a .44 caliber revolver. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to death.
Sergeant Wood had been with the agency for 12 years.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Sentenced to death

Most Recent Reflection

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You selflessly sacrificed your life while defending the citizens of Nashville. We thank & honor you on the 90th anniversary date of your murder. Your Memorial Page has been posted on numerous MNPD Social Media sites in remembrance of your heroism. You Are Not Forgotten.

Retired Sgt. Vernon Teague
Metro/Nashville P.D.

November 12, 2014