Hartford Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, September 10, 1916
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 10, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Chief Chancey was shot and killed by the brother of a man he had shot and killed eight months earlier when he resisted arrest. The incident was the result of an old feud between both brothers and Chief Chancey. The suspect, who claimed self defense, was apprehended.