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Fred Guffey - Aug. 31, 1952 -
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Resided:
TN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 31, 1952
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Alcoa Police Dept.
TN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
TN
USA
Sun. Aug. 31, 1952
Summary:
Patrolman Guffey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for possessing illegal whiskey. A scuffle ensued between Patrolman Guffey and the suspect. The suspect was able to gain control of the officers weapon. The suspect fired two shots, one of which stuck and killed Patrolman Guffey.
The suspect fled the scene and was apprehended the next day by an extensive manhunt.
Patrolman Guffey was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army. He had served with the Alcoa Police Department for 11 months. He was survived by his wife and two childr