Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 13, 1954
Add to My HeroesJeremiah "Jerry" Mattox
Deputy Mattox was shot and killed by a man as he exited his patrol car at the scene of a domestic disturbance in Fernandina Beach just two blocks from where he lived. Sadly his wife who was returning from the beach with friends witnessed the entire incident.
Deputy Mattox was survived by his wife and child. He was Nassau County Sheriff's Office first black deputy. He was a World War II Veteran.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Mattox.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 13, 2019
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