Chief William Thomas Mull, McCaysville Police Department, Georgia

Chief William Thomas Mull

McCaysville Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, March 5, 1955

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William Thomas Mull

Chief Mull was accidentally shot and killed while assisting in the search of a rape suspect near the Georgia - Tennessee border. The suspect was located in a deep gully and taken into custody. As one of the officers climbed out of the gully his weapon fell to the ground and discharged. The round struck Chief Mull, causing a fatal wound.

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Age 67
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Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Chief Mull,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McCaysville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 5, 2025