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Ewart W. Sanders
- Jan. 01, 1933 -
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Resided: |
NC, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jan. 01, 1933 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Cleveland County Sheriff's Office - NC
100 Justice Pl Shelby, NC
28150 USA (704)484-4888 |
County: | Cleveland |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NC
USA
Sun. Jan. 01, 1933
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Summary: |
Deputy Ewart Sanders was shot and killed by a prisoner he and another deputy were taking to the Cleveland County Jail. The man had been arrested by the deputies on a drinking charge.
As the patrol car pulled into the jail's salleyport, the suspect produced a hidden handgun and opened fire, striking Deputy Sanders in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Sanders was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Deputy Sanders succumbed to his wounds while being taken to a local hospital.
Deputy Sanders was survived by his wife and daughter.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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