Deputy Sheriff George Trewhitt White, Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff George Trewhitt White

Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, March 21, 1904

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George Trewhitt White

Deputy Sheriff George White was shot and killed from ambush while transporting a prisoner from Atpontly to Pikesville.

It is believed that an accomplice of the prisoner shot Deputy White in an attempt to free the man. The subject who shot him was never apprehended.

Deputy White was survived by his wife and six children.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

ambush, escape attempt

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Deputy Sheriff White,
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 Bledsoe County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 21, 2024