Officer Hugh H. DeShazo, Dothan Police Department, Alabama

Officer Hugh H. DeShazo

Dothan Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Monday, December 7, 1914

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Hugh H. DeShazo

Officer Hugh DeShazo was shot and killed by a man while walking his beat. He had stopped at a local grocery store to use the phone when a man entered and shot him four times.

The 45-year-old suspect, who pleaded insanity, was convicted of first degree murder, and sentenced to life. He was paroled on March 21, 1923.

Officer DeShazo had served with the agency for only 1 month. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 1 month
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1923

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Officer DeShazo,
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 Dothan.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 7, 2024