Patrolman Robert A. Reid, Savannah Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman Robert A. Reid

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, November 5, 1868

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Robert A. Reid

Patrolman Reid and Patrolman Samuel Bryson were shot and killed while attempting to restore order during a riot that broke out during the 1868 Presidential election. The riot was started by citizens opposing candidate Ulysses S. Grant. Three citizens were killed and 17 injured.

Patrolman Reid was a Confederate Civil War Veteran, having served with the Georgia Home Guards.

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Age 26
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
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neither you Patrolman Reid or your partner Patrolman Bryson will ever be forgotten. Today is Election day and all I have to say is that some things never change.
Rest in peace.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 5, 2024