Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, July 6, 1913
Add to My HeroesTheodore Shelton Cherry
Sheriff Cherry was shot and killed while questioning a suspect who was carrying a shotgun. The suspect fled the scene but was later shot and killed by a citizen posse.
Sheriff Cherry had served as sheriff for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsI am a great -granddaughter. My father was Merrill Lee Cherry 4/16/1935 - 2/10/2000.
ET2 Susan L Cherry
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