Deputy Sheriff George Hall, Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff George Hall

Claiborne County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, October 27, 1923

George Hall

Deputy Sheriff George Hall was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for carrying a shotgun in Clairfield, Tennessee.

Deputy Hall had arrived at a trial for a man who had been charged with resisting arrest by a county constable and was being tried by a justice of the peace. One of the attendees was carrying a shotgun and was asked by Deputy Hall if he had a hunting license. When the man replied that he did not Deputy Hall attempted to disarm him.

The shotgun discharged during the ensuing struggle and Deputy Hall was struck in the head.

Five men, including the constable who had made the original arrest, were charged with murder.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Charged with murder

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 89th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Pe

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 9, 2012