Benjamin Cleveland Keith, a 33-year-old white male, served as the Sheriff of Murray County, Georgia. On July 23, 1907, Sheriff Keith was fatally wounded while attempting to apprehend a fugitive wanted for the murder of a boy in neighboring Fannin County. During the confrontation, the fugitive opened fire, striking Sheriff Keith in the abdomen. Despite his severe injury, Sheriff Keith managed to arrest the fugitive and escort him to the Spring Place jail. Unfortunately, Sheriff Keith's condition
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