Police Officer G. A. "Bud" Jackson, Pulaski Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer G. A. "Bud" Jackson

Pulaski Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, February 16, 1926

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G. A. "Bud" Jackson

Police Officers Bud Jackson and George Dotson were shot and killed while on foot patrol near the town square.

They encountered a group of five suspicious men near South First and Flower Streets. A gun battle ensued when the suspects opened fire on the officers with sawed-off shotguns. Both officers were mortally wounded.

The five suspects were eventually apprehended but none were convicted of the murders.

Officer Jackson had served with the Pulaski Police Department for one month and had served in law enforcement for seven years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Apprehended

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It’s sad and troubling that nobody was ever convicted for these heinous murders, especially given what was referenced in the previous reflection. Mr. Lloyd Jackson, I hope you and your loved ones take some small comfort in knowing that your great uncle died a hero, and while his killers may have never been convicted, they surely faced a much higher justice at a later time in a different place. Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

February 16, 2021