Clyde Edward Anderson Sr.
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Deputy Sheriff

Clyde Edward Anderson Sr.

Felonious
End of Watch December 14, 1926
Age 26
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Gender Male

Incident

Deputy Sheriff Clyde Anderson was shot and killed near Lampkinsville while investigating a still that was producing large quantities of liquor.

As he and another deputy approached the still on foot they identified themselves to a lookout. The lookout poured water on fire then shot and killed Deputy Anderson. His partner left the area to get help and discovered Deputy Anderson's body when he returned.

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September 9, 2026

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Anderson served with the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Darien community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Anderson.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Sheriff's Office
Location Darien, McIntosh County, GA
Platform Identity mcso.mcintosh.ga.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch December 14, 1926
Age 26
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Cause Detail Gunfire
Weapon Handgun

Deputy Sheriff Clyde Edward Anderson Sr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,784 officers honored here.

In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.

At McIntosh County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.

McIntosh County Sheriff's Office
2
of 2 officers
100% Felonious
GA — Statewide
549
of 905 officers
60.7% Felonious
Nationwide
1
of 97,784 officers
0% Felonious

National Cause Distribution

How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde Edward Anderson Sr.'s cause is highlighted.

Felonious
1 (0%)
Accident
1 (0%)
Illness
1 (0%)
Cardiac
1 (0%)
Undetermined
1 (0%)
Suicide
1 (0%)

How Clyde Edward Anderson Sr. Compares

Age at Death
26
This officer
Avg for Felonious: 39.0 years

When Felonious Deaths Occur

Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde Edward Anderson Sr. is highlighted in Dec.

Jan
1,392
Feb
1,295
Mar
1,373
Apr
1,516
May
1,504
Jun
1,442
Jul
1,587
Aug
1,517
Sep
1,491
Oct
1,371
Nov
1,447
Dec
1,624

Weapons Used Against Officers

Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde Edward Anderson Sr. was killed by handgun.

Handgun
3,684
Gun
3,592
Gun; Unknown type
1,492
Shotgun
1,109
Rifle
935
Officer's handgun
909

Incident Location

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