Deputy Jesse Eugene Tanner, Jr., Houston County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Jesse Eugene Tanner, Jr.

Houston County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Friday, September 1, 1978

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Jesse Eugene Tanner, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Tanner was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.

When Deputy Tanner arrive, the subject engaged in a gun battle with Deputy Tanner, and he was shot multiple times. Deputy Tanner was able to return fire, striking the suspect, but he fled.

The suspect was apprehended later at a state hospital, where he went for medical attention. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, where he died.

Deputy Tanner had served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office for one year. He is survived by his father, mother, and brother.

Bio

Age 19
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

warrant service

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Jesse Tanner was a High School friend. We attended Warner Robins High School. We were both enrolled in JROTC. He often talked about getting into Law Enforcement. Particularly the Secret Service. We always talked about what the Secret Service did, their duties. I treasure the memory of my friend. I see him as a hero. He was taken from us way too soon. Barly out of High School. I am happy to have found this page, so I could reflect. Thank you for your service, Jessie, my dear friend.

Alvin Troy Crawford

April 7, 2025