U.S. Army · United States 
Samuel Gentry
1925
Samuel Dean Gentry served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Gentry was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to arrest for illegally transporting 14 gallons of whiskey. Officer Gentry ran the suspect's car off the road near Sams Corssing. The suspect then fled on foot and a running gun battle ensued in which Officer Gentry was shot and killed. The suspect, 38, was later arrested and sentenced to life in prison. He escaped on August 9, 1926. Officer Gentry was a U.S Army veteran of World war I and served with the Dekalb County Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He previously served with the Clarkston Police Department and was survived by his wife, young son, his mother, brother and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
DeKalb County Police Department
Officer
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