Deputy Sheriff P. J. Lappin

Deputy Sheriff P. J. Lappin | Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
Deputy Sheriff P. J. Lappin

Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, July 23, 1933

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P. 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.

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 Arrested

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