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Acting Policeman William R. "Sandy" Lawson, aged 35, tragically lost his life on August 19, 1903, succumbing to a gunshot wound sustained four days earlier on August 15, 1903. Lawson was attempting to arrest a suspect involved in a robbery when the incident occurred. The suspect had robbed two boys the previous night, and the North Tazewell mayor had notified the Richlands authorities that the suspect was believed to have fled to Richlands.
Policeman Lawson located the suspect and another ...Read More
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William R. Sandy Lawson
Male
Richlands
VA
1903-08-15
35
William
Sandy Lawson
11/27/2025
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I've been diving into the 1903 case about Acting Policeman William R. "Sandy" Lawson. On... ...Read More
11/23/2023
I've been diving into the 1903 case about Acting Policeman William R. "Sandy" Lawson. On... ...Read More
11/23/2023
Does anyone else think it's particularly tragic how Officer Lawson's dedication led to his untimely ... ...Read More
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