Pima County Sheriff's Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, January 21, 1913
Add to My HeroesJoe W. Meeks
Deputy Sheriff Joe Meeks was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for illegally discharging a firearm in Ajo, Arizona.
The subject fled to Mexico after the shooting.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Fled to Mexico
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Meeks.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 17, 2019
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