White County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, December 28, 1953
Add to My HeroesLowell Alvin Proctor
Chief Deputy Lowell Proctor succumbed to gunshot wounds suffered two days earlier when he responded to a disturbance call involving a group of men arguing in the streets.
As Chief Deputy Proctor stepped out of his patrol car he was shot by a man who was hiding in nearby bushes. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds two days later. The shooter was taken into custody about 40 minutes after the incident. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to seven to 12 years in prison.
Chief Deputy Proctor had served with the White County Sheriff's Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 26, 1953
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsThis was my great grandfather. I grew up hearing the story of his passing and imagined it like the scene from Places in the Heart.
Bethany
Great granddaughter
December 14, 2019
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