Police Officer Raymond Mathis
Montgomery Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Thursday, April 30, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 30, 1936
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Mathis and a fellow officer went to 820 High Street to question a man who had just been released from the chain gang. As they arrived on their motorcycles, the man was seated on the front porch but arose hastily and went inside the house. The other officer went to the back door, while Officer Mathis remained at the front. The other officer heard a shot and rushed around front to find Officer Mathis on the floor, a bullet in his chest, his weapon in his holster, and his cap and searchlight nearby. There were no signs of the shooter.