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Special Deputy Sheriff Richard 'Dick' Burrus, aged 22, was shot and killed on November 22, 1908, in Owl City, Tennessee. Burrus, who was assisting a deputy in questioning three brothers causing a disturbance at a church service, was fatally wounded when one of the brothers drew a handgun and shot both Burrus and the deputy. Burrus succumbed to his injuries the following day.
The three brothers involved in the incident were arrested and held in jail at Tiptonville. However, after Burrus' d ...Read More
The three brothers involved in the incident were arrested and held in jail at Tiptonville. However, after Burrus' d ...Read More
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Richard Dick Burrus
Male
Owl-city
TN
1908-11-22
22
Richard
Dick Burrus
11/20/2025
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