DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, December 16, 1936
Add to My HeroesRobert E. Dodson
Deputy Sheriff Robert Dodson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a liquor law warrant near the Mississippi - Tennessee line.
Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Dodson was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Deputy Dodson was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where he succumbed to his wounds four days later.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 12, 1936
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Dodson,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeSoto County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 16, 2016
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