Reserve Captain Jack Conrad Renigar, Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Reserve Captain Jack Conrad Renigar

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, May 30, 1975

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Jack Conrad Renigar

Reserve Captain Jack Renigar was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a suspect who had shot Deputy Sheriff Wayne Gaither of the Davie County Sheriff's Department.

The man had been cornered in a small convenience store on Redland Road, near Route 158, and was exchanging shots with officers. A couple pulled into the parking lot of the store during the shootout, not knowing what was happening. Captain Renigar was shot by the suspect when he stood up from his covered position to warn the couple. Deputy Gaither succumbed to his wounds the following day.

The suspect was eventually apprehended and sentenced to two 80-year terms in prison on July 14th, 1976. He died in prison on July 31st, 1992.

Captain Renigar was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for at least five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 160 years

arrest attempt, murder suspect

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Capt. Renigar,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 30, 2025