Who shot the sheriff (but didn't shoot the deputy)? And isn't it stupid to leave behind a witness?

Eric Clapton. But in his defense, it was in the late 60's or early 70's, so he probably had smoked a stupid stick or two and wasn't thinking clearly.... I mean, come on, he also sang about some chick named Layla who got hm down onto his knees and he was begging for, well, whatever you beg for that much. You know... Boobies.