Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, December 25, 1907
Add to My HeroesLee S. Eldreth
Special Deputy Lee Eldreth was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had broken into the post office in Harris, Tennessee.
A warrant for the man's arrest was placed in the hands of a regular deputy, who deputized Mr. Eldreth to assist him.
As Deputy Eldreth and the other deputy approached the man, the suspect suddenly leveled a shotgun at them and opened fire, killing Deputy Eldreth. The 23-year-old suspect was captured two days later near Abingdon, Virginia.
Deputy Eldreth was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsYou may not have served long, but you served nonetheless. Your service and sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten, not even as a century passed were you forgotten by the SCSO ( and the world! ) May you rest in peace, Brother.
Wyatt Peters
April 30, 2021
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