Webster Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Tuesday, May 28, 1901
Add to My HeroesChristopher Goodwill
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Goodwill was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murder.
The subject opened fire on Deputy Goodwill with a .41 caliber revolver, fatally wounding him in the chest. The man fled the scene and his body was found in a nearby lake the following week. An accomplice was arrested and charged.
Deputy Goodwill was single at the time of his murder.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .41 caliber
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Goodwill,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Webster Parish.
R.I.P.
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