Deputy Sheriff James Nelson Singleton

Deputy Sheriff James Nelson Singleton

Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, July 20, 1913

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James Nelson Singleton

Deputy Sheriff Nelson Singleton was shot and killed in Providence by another sheriff's deputy whom he had just arrested.

The other deputy had been involved in a fight earlier in the day and stabbed another man. The deputy fled after murdering Deputy Singleton.

Deputy Singleton was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available

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