Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, July 20, 1913
Add to My HeroesJames Nelson Singleton
Deputy Sheriff Nelson Singleton was shot and killed in Providence by another sheriff's deputy whom he had just arrested.
The other deputy had been involved in a fight earlier in the day and stabbed another man. The deputy fled after murdering Deputy Singleton.
Deputy Singleton was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Singleton,
Although it’s been 110 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hancock County.
R.I.P.
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