Trinity County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, April 27, 1971
Add to My HeroesWilliam Chester Jackson
Deputy William Jackson was shot and killed after responding to a burglary call at a United States Forest Service Warehouse. The suspect managed to gain control of his 45 caliber pistol and shot him in the head. The suspect, 35, was dropped by a shotgun blast fired by a state trooper later that day.
The suspect, who was charged with capital murder, was found incompetent to stand trial and committed at a state mental institution. He was denied a release in 1977.
Deputy Jackson was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 40 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Jackson,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Trinity County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 27, 2021
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