Graysville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 4, 1951
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 4, 1951
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1952
Chief S. R. Howton and Constable Sam Linn were shot and killed while raiding an illegal gambling operation.
The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed on May 2, 1952.
Chief Howton had served with the Graysville Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and nine children.