Southern Railway Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, August 30, 1922
Add to My HeroesJames Reedy Booth
Special Officer Jasper Booth and Special Officer Eugene Feaster were beaten, stabbed, and shot to to death while patrolling the Southern Railroad's Hamburg shops in Aiken, South Carolina, at approximately 5:00 am.
Both officers had been patrolling the secluded roadway leading from the Augusta-Aiken Highway to the railroad's shops when they were ambushed by a group of men near a footbridge. Both officers were shot repeatedly, stabbed, beaten with clubs and kicked.
Officer Feaster was killed at the scene. Officer Booth pretended to be dead during the incident. A railroad worker found them a short time later. Officer Booth was taken to a hospital in Augsuta where he was able to make a statement before dying.
Several subjects were arrested and charged in connection with their murders.
Officer Booth was survived by his parents.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location South Carolina
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Booth,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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