CENTRAL NORTHWEST FLORIDA JUSTICE
DEPUTY CHARLIE DRIGGERS was shot and killed by a prisoner in front of the Dixie
County Jail.
He and another deputy had arrested the man at approximately 4:00 am for being
drunk. When they got to the jail, Deputy Driggers opened the back door of the
patrol car to remove him. As he reached in to remove the prisoner, the man
opened fire with a .38 caliber handgun, striking the deputy in the chest and
shoulder five times.
The 29-year-old suspect, DEPUTY DRIGGERS COUSIN, was charged with first degree
murder in connection with the murder. HE WAS ACQUITED!.
Deputy Driggers served as a part-time deputy and night jailer for the Dixie
County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wive, three sons, three
daughters, and 16 grandchildren.
https://www.odmp.org/officer/20595-deputy-sheriff-charles-thomas-driggers-sr
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