Deputy Sheriff John Manning Awtrey, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff John Manning Awtrey

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, January 24, 1888

John Manning Awtrey

Deputy John Awtrey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect.

Deputy Awtrey went to serve a warrant on a man in Hulls Station, in South Tuscaloosa County. He made contact with the suspect who was carrying firewood. Deputy Awtrey told him he was under arrest, the suspect dropped the wood, ran in the house and came out with a shotgun, and shot Deputy Awtrey. The suspect ran into a swampy area and was later caught by a posse. The sheriff raised $500.00 and offered it as a reward. The trial was moved to Eutaw, Alabama and he was found guilty and hung on January 25th, 1889.

Deputy Awtrey had served with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Awtrey,
On today, the 128th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tuscaloosa County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 25, 2016