Sheriff A. H. Gotcher, Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

Sheriff A. H. Gotcher

Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, June 26, 1954

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A. H. Gotcher

Sheriff Gotcher was shot and killed as he and other officers searched a cotton warehouse for a man wanted for murder. The suspect shot Sheriff Gotcher five times when the sheriff discovered him hiding behind a door.

Other officers returned fire killing the suspect.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Sheriff Gotcher,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Coahoma County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey(Retired)
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 26, 2024