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Deputy Sheriff D. C.
Walker County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff

D. C. "Doss" Alexander

Walker County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch: Saturday, August 11, 1934

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 11, 1934
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Deputy Alexander was shot and killed as he responded to a residence where a man had just shot and killed one man and seriously wounded another. The two men were attempted to collect rent from the man when he opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun.

Deputy Alexander, who lived nearby, went to the home to investigate and was shot as he exited his vehicle. The suspect, 46, was apprehended at the scene.

On August 29, 1934, he was convicted of murder, assault with intent to kill, and sentenced to life plus 10 years.

Deputy Alexander was survived by his wife and 10 children.