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Christopher A. Upton
- Mar. 05, 2010 -
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Resided: |
DC, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 05, 2010 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | U.S. DOA - Forest Service
1621 N. Kent Street 1015 Arlington, VA
22209 USA (703)605-4690 |
County: | Arlington |
Dept. Type: | Federal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
4 years
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Bio: Officer Upton had previously served with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and as a game warden for the Department of Defense at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. |
Survived by: |
Wife and 4-year-old daughter
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Recreation Area
Jasper County,
GA
USA
Fri. Mar. 05, 2010
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Summary: |
Officer Chris Upton was shot and killed by a hunter who mistook him for game at the Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Recreation Area in Jasper County, Georgia.
He was on patrol at 11:00 pm when he was struck by a shot fired by the hunter. The shooter was in a two-person hunting party hunting coyotes with a high-powered rifle equipped with night vision. After shooting Officer Upton, the hunting party waited over an hour to call 911 to report the incident and failed to render aid. It is believed that this intentional delay in seeking help contributed to Officer Upton's death.
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Disposition: |
In November 2011, the suspect who shot Officer Upton was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, hindering a federal investigation, and hunting violations. |
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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