Deputy Sheriff Daniel Stanley Hansford, aged 26, tragically lost his life on November 17, 1911, in Blountstown, Florida. Hansford was attempting to arrest an escaped prisoner when the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Hansford in the head. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended. This incident marked a significant loss for the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and the local community, as Hansford was a dedicated law enforcement officer.
Following the arrest of the su
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