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Deputy Sheriff Jasper Higginbotham was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for assault.
When Deputy Higginbotham arrived at the Dyal & Milliken's Turpentine Works near Callahan, he was shot by the subject. Despite being wounded, Deputy Higginbotham was able to return fire and kill the subject.
Deputy Higginbotham's cousin was the Nassau County Sheriff's Office sheriff at the time of his death.
When Deputy Higginbotham arrived at the Dyal & Milliken's Turpentine Works near Callahan, he was shot by the subject. Despite being wounded, Deputy Higginbotham was able to return fire and kill the subject.
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Deputy Sheriff Higginbotham served with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Yulee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Jasper is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.3% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Jasper is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jasper 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 1895, 1 officer at Nassau County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1895, 6 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1895, 74 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 95th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1895, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 97th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jasper was 36. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Nassau County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 35; the middle age was 34.
Jasper was 36. Of the 496 killed feloniously in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 44.3; the middle age was 36.
Jasper was 36. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Jasper was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office; December holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 40%.
July holds 8.4% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Sundays: 15.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.3% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Nassau County Sheriff's Office has 8 officers remembered here, Jasper among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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