Deputy Sheriff Watt Franklin Morgan, Currituck County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff Watt Franklin Morgan

Currituck County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 12, 1963

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Watt Franklin Morgan

Deputy Sheriff Watt Morgan was shot and killed with his own service weapon by a 17-year-old subject.

He was writing the boy a ticket after the boy crashed into his patrol car. As he did so, the boy attacked him, gained control of his service weapon, and shot him once in the head.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life in prison on March 5th, 1964. He was paroled on May 2nd, 1990.

Deputy Morgan had served with the Currituck County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 61
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Paroled in 1990

juvenile offender, vehicle crash

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Friday Me and your Granddaughter ( My mother, Elaine Owens O'Day) visited yours and your wife's graveside. As we stood there, Mom would reflect on the memories she had of you and Bartie. I never got the opportunity to meet you but thank you for your service and all you have done in the line of duty.

Caleb O'Day
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