Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Kemp was shot and killed by one of two Indians he was attempting to arrest for stealing a saddle. Both suspects, ages 16 and 17, were captured a short time later. The 17-year-old gunman was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life. He died in prison on June 24, 1915. The other suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years. He was paroled on June 25, 1920. In April of 1921 he was returned to prison to serve out the remainder of his sentence for violating his parole. He was released in 1925.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Kemp served with the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lakeport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Kemp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff George Washington Kemp 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lake County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Washington Kemp's cause is highlighted.
How George Washington Kemp Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Washington Kemp is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Washington Kemp was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Lake County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
