Patrolman Amos Hampton, Lexington Police Department, Mississippi

Patrolman Amos Hampton

Lexington Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Thursday, February 22, 1973

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Amos Hampton

Patrolman Hampton was shot and killed with his own gun on a city street by his 19-year-old brother-in- law. The motive and reason was not known.

Patrolman Hampton had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and 13 children.

Bio

Age 62
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's weapon
Offender Charged with murder

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Thank U all so much from the Hampton family, I'm Limmual L. Hampton the grandson of Patrolman Hampton, I'm 52 and it been 52yrs sence this happened an still do know the reason why. But any way this great man has great great grandson that's a genius in math makes over A+ on his tests I think he's 10yrs old. His granddaddy is Otha D. Hampton son of Patrolman Hampton. Thanks again, 2 all officer & military I salute you for all the work that you stay super safe to get back to that pretty woman at home waiting for you. love love love....stay dangerous

Limmual L. Hampton
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February 18, 2025