Deputy Constable D. S. Putman

Deputy Constable D. S. Putman | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Constable D. S. Putman

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, July 15, 1905

D. S. Putman

Deputy Constable D.S. Putnam was shot and killed while attempting to serve a misdemeanor warrant on a man for using abusive language.

Deputy Putnam was notified that the man had returned to the Banner mines, near Littleton. When he located the man a struggle ensued in which Deputy Putnam was shot in the head with his own revolver. During the struggle Deputy Putman managed to shoot and mortally wound the suspect. He died in a hospital a week later.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and fifth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 15, 2010

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