Lexington Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, February 22, 1973
Add to My HeroesAmos Hampton
Patrolman Hampton was shot and killed with his own gun on a city street by his 19-year-old brother-in- law. The motive and reason was not known.
Patrolman Hampton had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and 13 children.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's weapon
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 Reflectionsi was born 50 day be for this happen..almost 44yrs ago. That make Granddad the first HERO an my dad U.S.Army SGT Otha D. Hampton is the second HERO....Thank y"all for all the PRAYERS an DEDICATION......its not for nothing..LOVE never dies..be a BLESSING his Grandson (prov.31)
Limmual Hampton
his Grandson
February 14, 2017
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