Barry County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1884
William M. Scudder
Undersheriff William Scudder was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had assaulted a deputy the previous day. The man shot Undersheriff Scudder in the chest during the arrest.
The subject was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Undersheriff Scudder was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsTime may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless
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