Undersheriff William M. Scudder, Barry County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Undersheriff William M. Scudder

Barry County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1884

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William M. Scudder

Undersheriff William Scudder was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had assaulted a deputy the previous day.

The man shot Undersheriff Scudder in the chest during the arrest. The subject was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Undersheriff Scudder had served two years with the Barry County Sheriff's Office and previously served as the Sergeant-at-Arms for two sessions of the Michigan Senate. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

arrest attempt, warrant service

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Undersheriff Scudder,
On today, the 140th 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 Union Army as a member of the 2nd and 17th Michigan Infantry Regiments during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 14, 2024