White County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, January 31, 1924
Add to My HeroesWilliam C. Welch
Deputy William Welch was shot and killed as he and several other deputies raided a still 16 miles south of Crossville.
The deputies had positioned themselves inside of a small house that sat above the still. The suspects, who had been warned that the deputies were in the area, approached the house cautiously and observed the men inside. One of the suspects opened fire with a shotgun at the same time that Deputy Welch returned fire with a rifle. Both men were struck. The other deputies also returned fire, killing both suspects.
Deputy Welch was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Welch,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of White County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 31, 2024
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