Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Dodson, DeSoto County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi

Deputy Sheriff Robert E. Dodson

DeSoto County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Wednesday, December 16, 1936

Robert E. Dodson

Deputy Sheriff Robert Dodson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a liquor law warrant near the Mississippi - Tennessee line.

Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Dodson was able to return fire and killed the subject.

Deputy Dodson was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where he succumbed to his wounds four days later.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 12, 1936
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Dodson,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeSoto County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 16, 2016