Jackson Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, November 13, 1965
Add to My HeroesDouglas William West
Sergeant West was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a disorderly person call at a local gas station. As they exited their patrol car the suspect opened fire while hiding behind the service station. Both officers were struck by the gunfire and Sergeant West was killed.
The suspect was apprehended later in the night and died in prison ten years later.
Sergeant West had been with the agency for ten years.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsSergeant West rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 7, 2019
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