West Carroll Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, June 19, 1988
Add to My HeroesJeffery Mark Gathings
Deputy Sheriff Jeffery Gathings was shot and killed during an escape at the Sheriff's Department.
He was working as a dispatcher when a man entered the jail, shot him, and freed two prisoners.
Deputy Gathings was survived by his wife, parents, and three brothers.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI remember this like it was yesterday.I was just a 17days passed my 18 birthday and I as sitting in church when the church got the news and the pastor let church out early due to them not knowing where the assailant was. My thoughts and prayers to your family and all your love ones you left behind.I know it doesn't ever go away but in time it will get easier.. Rip officer gathering
Roshell
anonymous
September 28, 2021
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