Johnston County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, April 13, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn A. "Alf" Wall
Deputy Sheriff John Wall was shot and fatally wounded while raiding a liquor still. He was taken to Rex Hospital in Raleigh where he died the next day.
Four men were arrested and charged with his murder.
All four suspects were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison June 22, 1919. In the fall of 1920 two of the men, one age 20, and his father-in-law the other, escaped from a prison work crew between Raleigh and Cary. Eight months later the Johnston County sheriff received word that the mother on the 20-year-old was going to take a train to Jacksonville, Florida, which would arrive there on June 3. The woman got off the train, met with her son, and then they both met with several Jacksonville police officers. He was returned to Raleigh's Central Prison. In 1927 his sentenced was commuted to 10 years and he was told if he behaved himself he would be released in 1930. Concerning the other two, one was paroled on April 11, 1927. There is no more information about the other escapee.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, April 12, 1919
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Wall,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Johnston County.
BPA Mike Casey
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