Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, May 3, 1932
Matt Wann
Sheriff Wann was shot and killed while serving a warrant on a man at a residence near Scottsboro. As he handcuffed the man, the man's brother immediately picked up a shotgun and fired once, the full force striking the sheriff in the chest killing him instantly.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsI am a native of Scottsboro, grew up knowing Billy Jack and Robert Wann, both of whom were older than I. I am convinced that Sheriff Wann was the native HERO relatedto the first trial, bravely averting even an attempt at a lynching. I think his brave act let to his murder, and cannot remember anyone ever having been arrested, leading me to wonder if the perpetrator(s) was/were were Klan related.
Rev. Dr. James K. Thompson
April 5, 2017
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