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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Travis Gibson and Sheriff Sampson Queener were stabbed to death while attempting to arrest two men accused of passing a counterfeit bill in Jacksboro, Tennessee.
As Sheriff Queener told one of the men he was under arrest, the other man turned and shot the sheriff in the chest. Despite being wounded, Sheriff Queener jumped off his horse and knocked the man down. As he dismounted Sheriff Queener was shot in the abdomen. As Deputy Gibson attempted to subdue the other man, the shooter stabbed him in the neck. As Sheriff Queener attempted to come to the deputy's aid he was also fatally stabbed. When locals found the officers Sheriff Queener was still alive and was able to describe the incident; however, he died in the back of a wagon headed for Jacksboro. Deputy Sheriff Gibson was dead when the locals found them.
Both suspects fled the scene but were apprehended a month later in another state and extradited back to Campbell County to stand trial. Both were executed by hanging in 1859.
Deputy Sheriff Gibson had served with the agency for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and nine children.
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168 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Gibson gave the Campbell County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Campbell County Sheriff's Office has lost 10 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
Travis is one of 498 officers killed feloniously in TN, 64.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Travis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Travis is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1858, 2 officers at Campbell County Sheriff's Office were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1858, 2 officers in TN were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 12.
In 1858, 16 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 163rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1858, 18 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 165th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Travis was 40. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Campbell County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 47; the middle age was 40. Travis had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 0.7 years.
Travis was 40. Of the 449 killed feloniously in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50; the middle age was 41. Travis had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Travis was 40. 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. Travis had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Travis was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Travis had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 40% of these deaths at Campbell County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 20%.
August holds 10.2% of these deaths in TN; December holds the most, 10.2%. Tuesdays: 13.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 10 deaths at Campbell County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 1.8% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Campbell County Sheriff's Office has 10 officers remembered here, Travis among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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