Ashland Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, July 7, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames Benjamin Ramsey
Officer Ramsey was shot and killed when he and other officers raided a liquor still. The suspect, age 20, was convicted of his murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison. The Alabama Supreme Court granted him a new trial and he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 17 years. In 1923 he was granted a third trial, convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to one year.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Served 3 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Ramsey,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ashland.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 7, 2020
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