Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919
Add to My HeroesJay Lemeul Forehand
Sheriff Forehand was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The suspect was arrested three days later and taken to the Gadsden County Jail. He was convicted of Sheriff Forehand's murder and sentenced to death and executed.
Sheriff Forehand was survived by his wife and five young children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsIt is always sad to hear about a Law Enforcement Officer being killed in the line of duty. Sheriff Forehand will always be remembered by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. May he R.I.P.
Sheriff Buddy Money
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