Deputy Sheriff Horace Hanley Heath, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Horace Hanley Heath

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Sunday, December 19, 1920

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Horace Hanley Heath

Deputy Sheriff Horace Heath was shot and killed near Flintville, Tennessee, while he and a county constable raided a still.

The two officers had discovered the still and hid nearby to observe the suspects operating it. They were discovered when the operators left the still to get more firewood. A shootout ensued in which Deputy Heath was shot six times. The constable and onee of the suspects were also wounded. The wounded suspect and one other man were arrested.

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Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and wounded

alcohol violation

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Deputy Sheriff Heath,
On today, the 104th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lincoln County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 19, 2024