Lexington Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, February 22, 1973
Add to My HeroesAmos 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsThank 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
Granddaddy
February 18, 2025
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