Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, August 27, 1921
Add to My HeroesGeorge Clem Douglas
Deputy Sheriff George Douglas was shot and killed while he and his son attempted to serve an arrest warrant on a man at dredging camp at the head of the Miami Canal in the Bare Beach area (modern-day Lake Harbor).
Both Deputy Douglas and his son were shot but only Deputy Douglas died as a result.
Deputy Douglas had served the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for just one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
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Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.
A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9
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