McDowell County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, February 21, 1900
Add to My HeroesSam Payne
Deputy Sam Payne succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained as he and his brother attempted to arrest a man wanted on a warrant for shooting his gun several days earlier. When the deputies arrived at the man's home in Peeryville the suspect opened fire, striking Deputy Payne in the stomach.
Deputy Payne was taken to his parents' home where he succumbed to his wound two days later.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, February 19, 1900
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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View all 4 ReflectionsAnother year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends as another year passes. May they know that you will never be forgotten.
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