Deputy Sheriff George Lester Fain, Clay County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff George Lester Fain

Clay County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Monday, August 28, 1911

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George Lester Fain

Deputy Sheriff George Fain was beaten to death by a man he was attempting to arrest. The suspect attacked Deputy Fain, grabbed his shotgun, and dealt him three powerful blows, crushing his skull.

The suspect fled into a swamp near Fort Gaines where he was surrounded by a posse. After hiding in the dense undergrowth over night he was forced out into the open. Refusing to surrender, he was shot and killed.

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Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Officer's shotgun
Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Fain,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clay County.

R.I.P.
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August 28, 2021