Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Gotcher was shot and killed as he and other officers searched a cotton warehouse for a man wanted for murder. The suspect shot Sheriff Gotcher five times when the sheriff discovered him hiding behind a door. Other officers returned fire killing the suspect.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Gotcher served with the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Gotcher.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff A. H. Gotcher is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MS, 242 of 349 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.3% of this state's fallen. That is 15.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. A. H. Gotcher's cause is highlighted.
How A. H. Gotcher Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. A. H. Gotcher is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. A. H. Gotcher was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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