Avery County Constable's Office - Elk Park Precinct, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, April 6, 1922
Add to My HeroesJohn W. Stafford
Constable John Stafford was shot and killed after being attacked by several subjects inside a store in Minneapolis, North Carolina.
Several drunk men called him into the store. As he entered he was attacked and beaten with tobacco cutter. As he staggered out of the store one of the men fatally shot him.
The man fled to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was arrested later in the month. He was returned to Avery County where he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 1 ReflectionsI am glad that we got you added on here Sir. Time has not passed you by. I know many of your family. RIP.
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