Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, January 27, 1915
Add to My HeroesDavid Dobbins
Deputy David Dobbins succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day when the posse he was riding in was ambushed as they were en route to the home of four brothers to arrest them for robbing the local depot and a gun store in Latonia. Deputy Dobbins sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the throat. The county sheriff was also wounded two times but recovered.
The 20-year-old killer was apprehended a few days later in Maridian, Mississippi. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On January 9, 1916, his sentence was commuted to life. On June 11, 1918, he escaped from the Tennessee Penitentiary. On April 17, 1919, he sneaked back to his mothers home in Fayette County and soon found himself surrounded by the sheriff and his posse. He was shot and killed as he attempted to escape.
Deputy Dobbins was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 26, 1915
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Killed in 1919
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Dobbins,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fayette County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 27, 2025
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