Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, July 26, 1933
Add to My HeroesForrest Lee Libscomb
Sheriff Forrest Libscomb was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver as he and a deputy attempted to arrest an escapee from the Raiford Prison Farm.
They had located the man in a parked car on Route 19, in Perry, Florida. As they attempted to arrest him another vehicle struck Sheriff Libscomb before fleeing.
Sheriff Libscomb had served with the Taylor County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, five sons, and five siblings. One of his brothers served as sheriff of Charlotte County.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff Lipscomb,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taylor County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 26, 2023
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Kyle Hicks
Corpus Christi Police Department, TX
EOW: April 24, 2024
Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 23, 2024
Police Officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland Police Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Police Officer Luis M. Huesca
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter
Ada County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Alfredo "Freddy" Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Investigator Brian Herbert
Osage Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: April 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: April 16, 2024
Police Officer Michael E. Jensen
Syracuse Police Department, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024