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Deputy Sheriff Robert Gardner | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff

Robert Gardner

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch: Friday, July 17, 1908

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 17, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Gardner was shot and killed during a clash with a group of strikers who were picketing a coal mine. Deputy Gardner and 12 other deputies were escorting strike breakers across the picket lines when they were fired upon.

Deputy Gardner and 12 of the miners were shot and killed during the ensuing shootout.