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Coffee County Sheriff's
Department, Georgia
End of Watch:
January 3, 2000
Age: 53
Badge Number:
Years on The Job:
15
Cause of Death:
Shot and killed |
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Deputy "Tub" Merritt was shot and killed after responding to assist
other officers. This incident occurred when Officer James Bryant of
the Broxton Police Department had been shot and killed.
Deputy Merritt and a state trooper had arrived to offer assistance
and were attempting rescue Officer Bryant. As Deputy Merritt gave
cover, the state trooper attempted to crawl to Officer Bryant. The
suspect then shot Deputy Merritt in the chest with the rifle,
killing him. The suspect was later arrested after being surrounded
by officers from several agencies.
Deputy Merritt had been with the Coffee County Sheriff's Department
for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Agency Information:
Coffee
County Sheriff’s Department
#4 County Complex
1133 East McKinnon Street
New Brockton, AL 36351
Phone Number: 894-5535
FAX: 894-6472
E-mail:
ccso@snowhilll.com
Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity.
May you lead the charge for
citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth
Darrell Thompson
Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI,
Community College Campus Patrol #14
darrell@policespecial.com
www.sc4.edu
Rest in peace, and
may God allow him
to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat
in heaven.
Our prayers go out
to the Officer's Department family and friends.
May they all find peace in their hearts soon.
From all the Staff at Police
Special Inc.
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