Ashley County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, October 17, 1913
Add to My HeroesJohn William Woods
Deputy Sheriff John Woods was shot and killed near White Station while attempting to arrest a man who had walked away from a work crew.
The man had been sentenced for a previous shooting and was assigned to a crew working on the roads in Ashley County. He was granted permission to visit his mother while the crew was close to her house, but he failed to return. As Deputy Woods searched for him to bring him back the man emerged on the road in front of him. When Deputy Woods called out to him the man opened fire, shooting him in the chest and killing him instantly.
The subject was arrested and charged with his murder.
Deputy Woods had served with the Ashley County Sheriff's Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Woods,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ashley County.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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