GEORGE G GIBSON

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 53-E: 27
Department: Hamilton County, Tennessee, S.O.
End of Watch: April 2, 1890
Cause: SHOT
Age: 25
Years of Service: 2
Description: Deputy Sheriff Gibson and his partner Deputy Charles Hassett were shot as they attempted to arrest three men wanted in connection with a robbery in Georgia. Deputy Gibson was shot in the head and died at the scene. Deputy Hassett returned fire, killing the suspect. Deputy Hassett was also wounded but survived.
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