Iron City Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Sunday, June 3, 1923
Add to My HeroesIvey Jefferson Williams
Town Marshal Ivey Jeff Williams was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to arrest on illegal possession of liquor charge.
The suspect, 40, fled Iron City and was arrested a year later in New Brunswick, New Jersey. On July 30, 1924, he was tried, convicted of murder, and given the death sentence. In 1925 the Georgia Supreme Court granted a new trial. On November 17, 1925, he was tried and acquitted.
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Williams,
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 Iron City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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