Lenoir City Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, August 31, 1972
Add to My HeroesJesse J. Buttram
Sergeant Buttram was struck and killed by a vehicle while completing a traffic stop. The driver of the car he had pulled over was a doctor and gave aid to Sergeant Buttram at the scene. Sergeant Buttram succumbed to his severe head injuries a short time later.
Sergeant Buttram had served with the agency for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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