Customs Patrolman George William Singleton

Customs Patrolman George William Singleton

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Monday, December 22, 1975

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George William Singleton

Customs Patrolman George Singleton was accidentally shot and killed by a Franklin County, Georgia, sheriff's deputy as members of a task force stopped a motor-home that was loaded with over one ton of marijuana.

He and a Clayton County sheriff's deputy pulled in front of the motor-home on I-85, near Route 17, and exited their car. During the stop other deputies opened fire, accidentally striking Patrolman Singleton and a Clayton County deputy.

Patrolman Singleton was transported to a hospital in Atlanta where he succumbed to his injuries.

Several subjects were arrested at the scene, but none of them possessed firearms. They were charged in connection with the smuggling operation.

Patrolman Singleton was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the United States Customs Service for five years. He was survived by his wife and sister.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Location Georgia

narcotics, crossfire, traffic stop

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Patrolman Singleton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also 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)

December 22, 2025