Sunflower County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, August 27, 1896
Add to My HeroesThad Paris
Deputy Sheriff Thad Paris was shot and killed while he and another deputy attempted to serve a warrant on a man near Saint's Rest.
They had followed the man and located underneath a tree along near the church. As they approached him the man suddenly opened fire with a shotgun, striking Deputy Paris in the side. The other deputy returned fire with a Winchester rifle, killing the man.
Deputy Paris was survived by his mother and sister.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Paris,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sunflower County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 27, 2021
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