Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, July 23, 1933
Add to My HeroesP. J. Lappin
Deputy Sheriff P.J. Lappin was shot and killed in Auraria while attempting to arrest a drunk man who had threatened to kill a local merchant. The man opened fire on Deputy Lappin killing him instantly. The victim of the original threat and another man subdued the subject and handed him over to the county sheriff.
The suspect, 29, was convicted of murder and sent to prison. He was paroled on September 30, 1936.
Deputy Lappin had been sworn in only two days earlier.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 days
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Paroled in 1936
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Lappin,
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 Lumpkin County.
R.I.P.
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