Deputy Sheriff John C. Adams, Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff John C. Adams

Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 1910

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John C. Adams

Deputy Sheriff J.C. Adams was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest for stealing a horse five miles south of Delhi.

The next day a posse shot and killed the suspect in Richland Parish.

Deputy Adams had served with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office for eight years. He was survived by his two sons and brother, who was the Franklin Parish sheriff.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

larceny, livestock enforcement, warrant service

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Deputy Sheriff Adams,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Franklin Parish.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 12, 2025