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 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
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