WILLIAM M SCUDDER

Officer Rank: Undersheriff
Memorial Panel: 28-E: 27
Department: Barry County, Michigan, S.O.
End of Watch: May 14, 1884
Cause: SHOT
Age: 39
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Undersheriff Scudder was shot as he attempted to serve a warrant to a suspect who had assaulted his deputy the day before. Undersheriff Scudder suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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