Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, April 22, 1961
Add to My HeroesAlex Gary Morris, Sr.
Deputy Morris and Deputy Alonzo Tyler were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a county constable for drinking and driving. The constable led the deputies on a pursuit that ended at his home. Seven members of the constable's family then opened fire on the deputies, killing both. The constable they were chasing was also killed.
Deputy Morris had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Morris.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 30, 2024
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