Baker County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, September 15, 1904
Rufus Archibald Thrift
Deputy Thrift was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest three men who had shot a man during a riot the previous night. During the arrest a group of the victim's friends opened fire, killing Deputy Thrift. Twenty one men were arrested and charged in connection with Deputy Thrift's murder.
Deputy Thrift was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Apprehended
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