Tippah County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, July 5, 1947
Add to My HeroesRufus Ola Crum
Constable Rufus Crum was killed by a shotgun blast while attempting to arrest a man at a home for a disturbance charge near Blue Mountain, Mississippi.
The suspect, 23, turned himself in a week later. He pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to prison. 1950 census records listed him as a prison inmate.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsConstable Crum,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tippah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
July 5, 2022
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