Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal George Woolwine was shot and killed while attempting to arrest the proprietor of a local bar.
The wanted man was a notorious criminal who had been reported to have previously killed six men. The man opened fire on Marshal Woolwine and both were fatally wounded during the ensuing shootout. A bystander in a hotel across the street from the bar was also wounded by one of the rounds.
Town Marshal Woolwine, On today, the 137th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jellico.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) September 25th, 2025
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138 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Town Marshal Woolwine served with the Jellico Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jellico community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal George W. Woolwine 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jellico Police Department, 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. George W. Woolwine's cause is highlighted.
How George W. Woolwine Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George W. Woolwine is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George W. Woolwine was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Jellico Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
