The man was in a group of males who were acting disorderly at about 9:30 pm. Policeman Sutherlin and another officer responded to the gunfire and began chasing the subjects who were dispersing. When the man who had shot out the street light was being arrested, he fatally shot Policeman Sutherlin in the heart.
The 20-year-old suspect was arrested by the other officer and charged with murder. On January 15, 1924, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. In 1932 his sentenced was reduced making him eligible for parole in 1933.
Policeman Sutherlin was survived by his wife, five sons and five daughters.
The man was in a group of males who were acting disorderly at about 9:30 pm. Policeman Sutherlin and another officer responded to the gunfire and began chasing the subjects who were dispersing. When the man who had shot out the street light was being arrested, he fatally shot Policeman Sutherlin in the heart.
The 20-year-old suspect was arrested by the other officer and charged with murder. On January 15, 1924, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. In 1932 his sentenced was reduced making him eligible for parole in 1933.
Policeman Sutherlin was survived by his wife, five sons and five daughters.
Family Members
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Homer Glenn Sutherlin
1887–1974
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Mabel Sutherlin Corbin
1889–1974
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Ralph Waldo Sutherlin
1892–1965
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Edith Sutherlin Routh
1894–1964
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Raymond Sutherlin
1897–1983
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Pauline Sutherlin Moore
1899–1955
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Bertram Beverly Sutherlin
1901–1993
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Allie Vivian Sutherlin Hall
1903–1992
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Egbert Sutherlin
1905–1947
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Evelyn Sutherlin Gearner
1908–1993
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