Wily Warwick

Death by Force

Deputy Sheriff J. Wily Warwick, aged 26, was shot and killed on May 5, 1911, in Cotula, Tennessee. Warwick, who served with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, was attempting to arrest a drunk man who was carrying a weapon. During the arrest attempt, the man opened fire, striking Deputy Warwick in the head. The suspect was also shot and killed during the incident.

The incident occurred when Deputy Warwick and another deputy responded to a call about the intoxicated man. As they approach ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff J. Wily Warwick