Forrest County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, October 1, 1927
Add to My HeroesHoward Lee Hagwood
Deputy Howard Hagwood succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when his patrol car was struck by a train.
He was responding to assist other deputies search for a gunman when he attempted to cross a railroad crossing as the train approached.
He suffered severe injuries in the accident and was transported to a local hospital. He remained in the hospital for two weeks until succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Hagwood had served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Incident Date Thursday, September 15, 1927
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