Hobson City Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, January 22, 1909
Add to My HeroesJames H. Durand
Chief of Police James Durand succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two months earlier when was shot while investigating claims from a woman that a man had been harassing her.
After Chief Durand spoke to the suspect the man went and obtained a pistol. He then located Chief Durand and shot him in the back. Chief Durand was taken to a hospital in Anniston where he remained until dying on January 22nd, 1909.
The suspect was apprehended in Gulfport, Mississippi, in August of 1912. He was charged with murder but released after two mistrials.
Chief of Police Durand had served with the Hobson City Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and sister.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 10, 1908
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Released
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsCity Marshal Durand,
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 Hobson City.
R.I.P.
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