Sheriff John C. "Johnnie" Morris, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Sheriff John C. "Johnnie" Morris

Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, September 23, 1934

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John C. "Johnnie" Morris

Sheriff Johnnie Morris was shot and killed as he and his deputy attempted to arrest three men for creating a disturbance.

When the sheriff attempted to take the men into custody one of them started walking away. The sheriff called out to halt and fired a warning shot. One of the suspects then started shooting at the two lawmen, fatally wounding the sheriff.

The suspects were taken into custody and charged with Sheriff Morris' murder. All three were convicted of murder. The shooter was sentenced to life. Another was sentenced to 21 years and the third to two years in prison.

Sheriff Morris had served as sheriff of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for only nine months. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 9 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

arrest attempt, disturbance

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Sheriff Morris,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for citizens of Jackson County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 23, 2024