Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1894
James Walton Smith
Deputy Smith and Deputy Charles Cole were shot and killed while attempting to serve warrants on a father and son involved in a previous murder. When the two deputies approached the family's home the suspects opened fire, killing both deputies.
Both suspects fled into nearby hills where they were located by a posse.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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Deputy Sheriff Charles M. Cole
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EOW: July 24, 1894
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View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 124th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.
R.I.P.
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