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Joachim Matthews

Death by Force
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Joachim Matthews, who served as the Sheriff of Macomb County, Michigan, tragically lost his life on December 2, 1910. Sheriff Matthews was attempting to serve a warrant for animal cruelty at a residence in Harrison Township when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred when a 14-year-old boy, acting on his mother's orders, fired a rifle through the door as Sheriff Matthews knocked. The bullet struck Matthews in the chest, but he managed to drive back to town before succumbing to his injuries. ...Read More
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  • Sheriff Joachim Matthews - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Joachim M. Matthews
    • Victim Details

    Joachim Matthews

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Macomb

    MI

    1910-12-02

    60

    Joachim

    Matthews

    11/07/2025

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