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George Washington Batton
- Jun. 03, 1922 -
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Resided: |
NM, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 03, 1922 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 58 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Eddy County Sheriff's Dept.
NM
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sheriff |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
14 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NM
USA
Sat. Jun. 03, 1922
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Summary: |
Sheriff George Batton was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend an escaped prisoner from Texas, who was serving a life sentence for murder. Sheriff Batton, along with a posse of deputies and citizens, surrounded the suspect's hideout in the town of Hope. As Sheriff Batton entered the house, the suspect confronted the Sheriff and shot him in the abdomen killing him. The suspect continued to fire his weapon wounding a Deputy. The members of the posse returned fire and killing the suspect.
Sheriff Batton had served as Eddy County Sheriff for 2 years. He had previously served 4 years as a deputy and eight years as sheriff of Brown County, Texas. During his time with Brown County, Sheriff Batton was present when Sheriff Charles Bell was shot and killed. Sheriff Batton returned fire and killed the suspect.
Sheriff Batton was survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son, who was later elected sheriff of Eddy County. He is buried in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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