Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Sunday, February 16, 1908
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 16, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Two shot and killed
Special Policeman J.H. Crawford was shot and killed in Birmingham, Alabama while confronting three men on a railroad track near 9th Avenue and 27th Street.
After being shot his body was placed on the railroad track and was subsequently struck by a train. Two suspects were found dead a short distance away and it is believed Policeman Crawford shot them during the shootout.
Policeman Crawford had served with the Southern Railroad Police Department for 18 months and had previously served as marshal of the Irondale Police Department.