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Deputy Sheriff Dewey Rickles | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff

Dewey Rickles

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 14, 1948

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 14, 1948
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Dewey Rickles was shot and killed as he responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in Morris.

As he entered the home, he was shot three times when a man opened fire with a rifle. Minutes later, a fellow officer shot and killed the suspect.

Deputy Rickles had served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.