Alexander County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, June 2, 1959
Add to My HeroesThomas Elisha Bebber, Sr.
Sheriff Thomas Bebber was shot and killed when he and a deputy responded to a domestic dispute in which a 38-year-old man was throwing rocks at his father's house.
While in the house the man picked up a .22 caliber rifle and shot Sheriff Bebber in the back, killing him. The suspect surrendered one hour later and was charged with murder.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison October 2, 1959. He died in prison May 21, 2002.
Sheriff Bebber was survived by his wife and five children. One of his sons later became sheriff of Alexander County.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsThe new Law Enforcement Center in Alexander County, Taylorsville, NC, will be named in the memory of Sheriff Thomas E. Bebber, Sr., on June 2, 2017, at the facility site.
Mark Harbinson
Friend of the Bebber family
May 23, 2017
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