Officer John F. Suggs
Montgomery Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, February 15, 1896

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 15, 1896
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Lynched by citizens

Officer Suggs was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for beating his wife. The suspect was arrested by officers but was then forcibly taken from the officers by angry citizens and hanged.