Anniston Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, September 12, 1914
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 12, 1914
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1915
Officer J.W. Dashwood and Officer Will Dillard were shot and killed while raiding an illegal liquor establishment. They were shot as they walked up the front steps to the home.
The suspect fled after firing the shots but was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of both murders and hanged on June 25, 1915.