Barry County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1884
Add to My HeroesWilliam 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 had served two years with the Barry County Sheriff's Office and previously served as the Sergeant-at-Arms for two sessions of the Michigan Senate. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsUndersheriff Scudder,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a member of the 2nd and 17th Michigan Infantry Regiments during the Civil War.
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