Special Deputy Sheriff Samuel William Pinnell

Special Deputy Sheriff Samuel William Pinnell | Warren County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
Warren County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
Special Deputy Sheriff Samuel William Pinnell

Warren County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, May 3, 1929

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Samuel William Pinnell

Special Deputy Sam Pinnell was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for a murder he had committed in 1913.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on April 4, 1930.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; Pistol
  • Offender Executed in 1930
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Deputy Sheriff Pinnell,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wayne County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

May 3, 2019

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