Story County Sheriff's Department, Iowa
End of Watch Tuesday, October 21, 1941
Charles Vernon McGriff
Sheriff McGriff was shot and killed at 8 p.m. as he and froup of law enforcement officers including several deputies attempted to arrest an escaped mental patient. The armed suspect had returned to his home and his family wanted him removed.
During the shootout a deputy was injured and both the suspect and Sheriff McGriff were killed.
Sheriff McGriff had served in law enforcement for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and four adult children.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 85-1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Sheriff McGriff. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 3, 2014
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