Elmore County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, October 6, 1906
William L. McCain
Deputy Sheriff William McClain was shot and killed from ambush by a juvenile offender who was seeking retaliation for being arrested.
The subject was convicted of Deputy McClain's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Deputy McClain had served with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and nine children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff McClain,
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 Elmore County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 6, 2016
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