Deputy Sheriff Fortune Crowder
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Arkansas
End of Watch: Monday, October 5, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, October 5, 1953
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Charges dropped

Deputy Crowder was shot and killed in an ambush while driving home from an investigation. It is believed that he was shot as the result of his relentless efforts to combat bootlegging in the county. A suspect was arrested but charges were later dropped due to a lack of evidence.

Deputy Crowder had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife.