Deputy Sheriff James Sutton, Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff James Sutton

Chippewa County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, June 6, 1913

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James Sutton

Deputy Sheriff James Sutton and Deputy Sheriff Allen Scribner were shot and killed in Brimley while transporting a prisoner to the county jail.

The man, who was wanted for committing a murder, was handcuffed to one of the deputies but had his other hand free. He was able to draw a concealed handgun and shot both deputies, killing them. He was able to flee the scene and was never apprehended.

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Age 47
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

murder suspect, transport

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