Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, December 4, 1845
Add to My HeroesLansford Stallings
Sheriff Lansford Stallings was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest.
The subject fled the state and was found dead in a Louisiana river seven months later.
Sheriff Stallings had served with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for only one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsSheriff Stalling,
On today, the 170th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cherokee County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 4, 2015
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