Deputy Sheriff Jasper N. Higginbotham, Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Jasper N. Higginbotham

Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, July 21, 1895

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Jasper N. Higginbotham

Deputy Sheriff Jasper Higginbotham was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for assault.

When Deputy Higginbotham arrived at the Dyal & Milliken's Turpentine Works near Callahan, he was shot by the subject. Despite being wounded, Deputy Higginbotham was able to return fire and kill the subject.

Deputy Higginbotham's cousin was the Nassau County Sheriff's Office sheriff at the time of his death.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt

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Deputy Sheriff Higginbotham,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nassau County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 21, 2025