Deputy Sheriff C. P. McDonald

C. P. McDonald

Deputy C.P. McDonald and Deputy Andrew Wortham were shot and killed while investigating reports of a group of people shooting at cars along the Dixie Highway.

When they arrived at the scene they found the group along the river. As they approached one of the men told them not to come any closer. Ignoring the order, the deputies continued to approach the group but were fired upon. Deputy McDonald and Deputy Wortham were both struck and instantly killed.

Several citizens took the group into custody after threatening to throw large rocks at them.

Two men and two women were charged with murder in connection with the shooting. The men were convicted of first degree murder. One was sentenced to life and the other to 21 years in prison.

Deputy McDonald was survived by his wife.