Roll of Honor
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.
Two subjects were arrested the following morning.
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9
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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
Service Record
Incident Details
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 97,756 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 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.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde Edward Anderson, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Clyde Edward Anderson, Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde Edward Anderson, Sr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde Edward Anderson, Sr. was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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