Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, June 7, 1965
Add to My HeroesPressley Eugene Humphrey
Sergeant Pressley Humphrey succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained on May 21st, 1964, while responding to a shots fired call at a residence.
As he and his partner approached the home the occupant exited and opened fire, wounding Sergeant Humphrey. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the wounds on June 7th, 1965.
The original call was later determined to be a prank call. The man who shot Sergeant Humphrey was charged with manslaughter.
Sergeant Humphrey had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, May 21, 1965
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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