Deputy Sheriff David Olius "Ollie" Battle

Deputy Sheriff David Olius
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff David Olius "Ollie" Battle

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1910

Add to My Heroes

David Olius "Ollie" Battle

Deputy Battle was shot and killed as he investigated reports of gunfire in a residence. Deputy Battle was at home when his neighbor alerted him that he had heard gunshots coming from a nearby home. Deputy Battle went to the house and found an armed suspect standing over the a body. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Battle, who succumbed to his injuries on Christmas Day.

Deputy Battle was 33 years old.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1910
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Not available
LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 9 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Battle,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 25, 2020

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths