Deputy Sheriff L. C. Hilton, Polk County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff L. C. Hilton

Polk County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, March 26, 1905

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L. C. Hilton

Deputy Sheriff L. C. Hilton was shot and killed by a man he had arrested for carrying concealed weapons.

When taken before a magistrate, the suspect bolted from the deputy and escaped. Deputy Hilton pursued and fired at the suspect. The suspect returned fire killing him.

The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison in October of 1905. He was pardoned by Governor William W. Kitchen on April 18, 1912.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1912

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Deputy Sheriff Hilton,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Polk County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 26, 2025