Constable Rufus Ola Crum, Tippah County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi

Constable Rufus Ola Crum

Tippah County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, July 5, 1947

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Rufus Ola Crum

Constable Rufus Crum was killed by a shotgun blast while attempting to arrest a man at a home for a disturbance charge near Blue Mountain, Mississippi.

The suspect, 23, turned himself in a week later. He pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to prison. 1950 census records listed him as a prison inmate.

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Age 50
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Convicted of manslaughter

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Constable Crum,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tippah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

July 5, 2022