Tift County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, June 8, 1991
Add to My HeroesRaymond Bussell Merritt
Captain Raymond Merritt was shot and killed while answering a domestic disturbance call.
The suspect was apprehended and pleaded guilty to his murder.
Captain Merritt was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsRest in peace Captain Merritt.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 31, 2022
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