Sandersville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, December 23, 1904
Add to My HeroesGideon Littleton Mathis
Special Officer Mathis was shot and killed on Jernigan Street by a man he was attempting to arrest for his refusal to submit to compulsory vaccination. The suspect was captured by a posse one mile north of town and lodged in the county jail. He was tried and acquitted.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Mathis,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sandersville.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
December 23, 2024
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