Patrolman Samuel Bryson, Savannah Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman Samuel Bryson

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, November 4, 1868

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Samuel Bryson

Patrolman Bryson and Patrolman Robert Read were shot and killed killed while attempting to restore order during a riot that broke out during the 1868 Presidential election. The riot was started by citizens opposing candidate Ulysses S. Grant. Three citizens were killed and 17 injured.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
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It has been 156 years since your passing and to be honest not much has changed. Tomorrow is the election and people are always protesting and rioting over one thing or another.
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and neither will that of Patrolman Reid

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 4, 2024