JOHN MANSFIELD RUSH

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 12-W: 31
Department: Maury County, Tennessee, S.O.
End of Watch: March 27, 1949
Cause: PHYS
Age: 65
Years of Service: 1
Description: Deputy Sheriff Rush suffered a heart attack as he attempted to subdue an impaired suspect who was causing a disturbance at a cafe. The suspect resisted arrest and struggled with the deputy. Deputy Rush died at the scene. The suspect was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
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