Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Monday, February 26, 1894
Add to My HeroesJohn Cowlett
Deputy Sheriff John Cowlett was shot and killed by a 14 year-old boy when he went to the boy's home to levy on a mortgaged cow belonging to the boy's mother.
His mother refused to let the cow go and told her son to shoot the officer if he attempted to take it. As Deputy Cowlett placed a rope around the animal's neck the youth shot him dead. The shooting brought to the scene an angry crowd of citizens which hanged the boy and then riddled his body with bullets.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Lynched
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cowlett,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sumter County.
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