Mingo County Sheriff's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, March 3, 1924
Add to My HeroesHubert Butcher
Deputy Sheriff Hubert Butcher died after falling from a bridge over Glen Alum Creek while being shot at by a subject he had just attempted to arrest.
He had attempted to serve a warrant on a liquor charge when the subject opened fire on him with a rifle.
Deputy Butcher was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Butcher,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mingo County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 3, 2024
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