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Jesse Simon Long

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Jesse Simon Long

Birth
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Death
5 Apr 1909 (aged 38)
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Constable Jesse Long was shot and killed by a prisoner whom he had in his custody as he waited to transfer him to the county jail.

The man asked Constable Long if his restraints could be loosened. As Constable Long loosened the restraints the man produced a concealed revolver and fatally shot him. The man fled and was never apprehended.

Constable Long had served with the Bug Hill Township Constable's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children
Constable Jesse Long was shot and killed by a prisoner whom he had in his custody as he waited to transfer him to the county jail.

The man asked Constable Long if his restraints could be loosened. As Constable Long loosened the restraints the man produced a concealed revolver and fatally shot him. The man fled and was never apprehended.

Constable Long had served with the Bug Hill Township Constable's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children


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