Police Chief John Walter "Bud" Scott

Police Chief John Walter
Colquitt Police Department, Georgia
Police Chief John Walter "Bud" Scott

Colquitt Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, December 4, 1915

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John Walter "Bud" Scott

Police Chief John Scott was shot and killed in a local drug store by an intoxicated man who had a grudge against him.

The suspect, who said he was resisting an illegal arrest, was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on April 28th, 1916.

Bio

  • Age 44
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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I have been the Commander for patrol the last 13 years and never knew we lost one of our own in the line of duty...

Capt Dan Stone
colquitt police dept

May 19, 2016

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