Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, June 28, 1972
Add to My HeroesJohn Morris Heithcock
Deputy Heithcock was shot and killed while responding to a residence to assist the Fairview police chief. When he arrived the suspect ambushed him from a ditch and shot him in the chest with a shotgun.
The suspect was released from prison after 11 years.
Deputy Heithcock had served with the agency for only 2 months. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 11 years
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