Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, May 19, 1928
Add to My HeroesClarence Turner
Deputy Clarence Turner was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest an escaped convict. The 44-year-old convict was arrested and charged with murder. He had escaped, a year earlier, from the state penitentiary in Nashville where he was serving a term for a rape conviction in 1921. He was convicted of second degree murder and returned to Nashville to serve an additional 20 years. In 1916 he shot and killed an 18-year-old boy in Rhea County and served part of a 10 year sentence.
Deputy Turner was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsClarence Turner was my great grandfather. I am very proud of his service. I found his name on the memorial page and shared it with the rest of the family.
Gayla Bryant
May 13, 2021
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