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.
The suspect, recently released from prison after serving a term for murder, was never apprehended.
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 At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Payne,
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 McDowell County.
R.I.P.
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