Sheriff Sidney Smith McMath, Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

Sheriff Sidney Smith McMath

Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, April 22, 1911

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Sidney Smith McMath

Sheriff Sidney McMath was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for selling whiskey to employees of a local sawmill.

Despite being mortally wounded, Sheriff McMath was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Sheriff McMath was survived by his wife and 12 children.

Bio

Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and kiled

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