Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins

Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins | Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins | Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins | Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins | Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Deputy Sheriff David Dobbins

Fayette County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, January 27, 1915

David 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 arrest several burglary suspects. Deputy Dobbins sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the throat. The county sheriff was also wounded two times but recovered.

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 Not available
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 96th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2011

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