U.S. Navy · United States 
John Wright
1988
John Wesley Wright served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Reserve Deputy John Wright was accidentally shot and killed by another deputy while assisting with the apprehension of an escaped convict. Reserve Deputy Wright was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office for 1 year.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancée, parents, and five siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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