Sheriff Richard Jarrett, McDonald County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Sheriff Richard Jarrett

McDonald County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, July 16, 1900

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Richard Jarrett

Sheriff Richard Jarrett was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an escapee from the Pineville Jail.

The suspect gave up without a fight when Sheriff Jarrett located him at his home in Southwest City. He asked if he could go upstairs to get some clothes he wanted to take with him back to jail. Seeing no reason to object, Sheriff Jarrett let him go and went outside to wait. When the suspect returned he opened fire on the sheriff, killing him instantly. The suspect was later shot and killed by a posse.

Sheriff Jarrett had served with the agency for four years. He was survived by his wife and four children. His father was sheriff of McDonald County from 1876 to 1884.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

escapee

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Sheriff Jarrett,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McDonald County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 16, 2025