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Deputy Sheriff Carter I. Jones, Deputy Sheriff W.C. Cooper, and Deputy Sheriff H.R. Campbell were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a father and son who were wanted for four murders that had occurred in Bolivar County.
The deputies, along with Deputy Campbell's brother, who was also a sheriff's deputy, had gone to the suspects' cabin 4-1/2 miles southeast of Horn Lake Depot to arrest the men. As they approached the cabin on horseback they encountered the father who refused to obey their commands.
As Deputy Jones attempted to place the man into custody he attempted to draw a pistol but was fatally shot. Moments later the son emerged from behind the cabin and opened fire, shooting fatally wounding all three deputies during a prolonged shootout. Deputy Campbell's brother ran out of ammunition and was able to retreat. He returned to town where he obtained reinforcements and returned to the scene.
The subject who had shot them had fled the scene but several other people remained and were taken into custody.
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Deputy Sheriff Jones served with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hernando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has lost 10 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Carter is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Carter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carter is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1898, 3 officers at DeSoto County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1898, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1898, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1898, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
May holds 42.9% of these deaths at DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 57.1%.
May holds 10.3% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 70% of all 10 deaths at DeSoto County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 42.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 1.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; winchester, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has 10 officers remembered here, Carter among them.
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William C. Cooper May 18, 1898
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Henry R. Campbell May 18, 1898
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Carter I. Jones May 18, 1898
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William P. Harris
Nov 25, 1912
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Robert E. Dodson
Dec 16, 1936
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Larry Cox
Jun 26, 1970
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Larkin V. Pettit Mar 8, 1981
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Gregory Floyd Medlin
Nov 2, 2003
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Paul A. LeBlanc, Jr.
Dec 7, 2007
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William K. Nichols
Jul 22, 2020
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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