Henry County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, November 13, 1893
Add to My HeroesJames Montgomery Breedlove
Sheriff James Breedlove was shot and killed by a prisoner who had wrestled the gun away from a deputy.
The man had just been arrested by the sheriff on a burglary warrant. The man fled the scene but was later arrested.
Sheriff Breedlove was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsSheriff Breedlove,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henry County.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 13, 2023
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