City Marshal George W. Young, Crossville Police Department, Tennessee

City Marshal George W. Young

Crossville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, June 27, 1934

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George W. Young

City Marshal George Young was shot and killed after informing a drunk man that he should not be driving. Three officers responding to Marshal Young's aid shot and wounded the 39-year-old suspect and took him into custody.

The man was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In February of 1938, Governor Gordon Browning pardoned the suspect. Six months later Marshal Young's son shot and killed the man. He was charged with the suspect's murder, tried, and acquitted.

Marshal Young was survived by his wife and eight children.

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Age 50
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 99 years

Impaired Driver

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City Marshal Young,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Crossville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 27, 2024