Charles Vernon McGriff

Sheriff

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In memory of

Charles Vernon McGriff

1941

Killed that day
October 20, 1941, aged 59

Their life

Sheriff McGriff was shot and killed at 8 p.m. as he and a group of law enforcement officers, including several deputies attempted to arrest an escaped mental patient. The armed suspect had returned to his home and his family wanted him removed. During the shootout a deputy was injured and both the suspect and Sheriff McGriff were killed. Sheriff McGriff had served in law enforcement for 24 years.

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He was survived by his wife and four adult children.

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