Howell County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Monday, March 1, 1869
Add to My HeroesLee Hugh Cordell
Sheriff Lee Cordell was shot and killed while and two deputies attempted to arrest a man who had stolen a horse from a farm in Arkansas.
During the arrest, the man drew a weapon and opened fire. Sheriff Cordell returned fire and both were killed in the shootout.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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