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Gerald Lee Uptegraft
- Jun. 22, 1949 -
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Resided: |
IN, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 22, 1949 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Blackford County Sheriff's Office
IN
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sheriff |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Badge: | 501 |
On The Job: |
1 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
IN
USA
Wed. Jun. 22, 1949
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Summary: |
Sheriff Gerald Uptegraft succumbed to wounds suffered two days earlier after being shot when called to a home where a young man was drunk and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend and then himself. The man's mother called Sheriff Uptegraft as he and the man knew each other.
When Sheriff Uptegraft arrived at the scene he was immediately confronted by the man, who held him at bay with a .22-caliber rifle. As Sheriff Uptegraft attempted to talk the man into putting the rifle down, the man left the house. The sheriff took the opportunity to call other deputies and the city police chief to the home for assistance.
Before the assistance arrived the man re-entered the home and again held Sheriff Uptegraft at gunpoint. As the other officers arrived at the scene they entered the home and were immediately fired upon by the suspect. The suspect then shot and wounded Sheriff Uptegraft before being shot several times and killed.
Sheriff Uptegraft had served with the Blackford County Sheriff's Office for 1½ years and had been re-elected sheriff to his second, but unserved term. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and the recipient of a Purple Heart. Sheriff Uptegraft was survived by his wife, son, mother, brother and sister.
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