White County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, December 24, 1931
Add to My HeroesHarkless Grundy Kirby
Deputy Kirby was shot and killed as he and another deputy destroyed distilling equipment after raiding a still. The two deputies were ambushed and fired upon and Deputy Kirby was killed.
The suspects were arrested and sentenced to 10 years at hard labor.
Deputy Kirby had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Kirby,
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 White County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 24, 2021
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