Deputy Sheriff John York

Deputy Sheriff John York

McNairy County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, June 29, 1931

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John York

Deputy Sheriff John York was shot and killed by a man who was upset about a previous arrest.

The man shot Deputy York in the back while he filled out a warrant. The subject was apprehended and served a prison sentence. He was later shot and killed by Sheriff Buford Pusser during a shootout in 1968.

Deputy York was survived by his wife and four sons.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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R.I.P !!!! ALWAYS BEEN A DANGEROUS JOB !!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!

RET POLICE OFFICER MORTIMER KEANE
NYPD

September 17, 2023

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