Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff J.C. Adams was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for stealing a horse five miles south of Delhi.
The next day a posse shot and killed the suspect in Richland Parish.
Deputy Adams had served with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two sons and brother, who was the Franklin Parish sheriff.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Adams gave the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winnsboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Adams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John C. Adams 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office, 3 of 3 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. John C. Adams's cause is highlighted.
How John C. Adams Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John C. Adams is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John C. Adams was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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