Deputy Sheriff Carl C. Anderson, Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff Carl C. Anderson

Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, December 26, 1919

Carl C. Anderson

Deputy Sheriff Carl Anderson succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on December 20th, 1919, as he and another deputy attempted to arrest a man they observed selling illegal liquor.

They had received a tip that the man was selling liquor from his store, at the Four Mile Branch on the Huntsville Road, east of Florence. They watched him sell the liquor and then attempted to arrest him. The man produced a pistol and shot Deputy Anderson in the abdomen. Both deputies returned fire but did not strike the man, who fled.

Deputy Anderson was transported to Coffee Hospital where he died on December 26th, 1919.

The man who shot him was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Deputy Anderson was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI veteran.

Bio

Age 24
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 20, 1919
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

alcohol violation, arrest

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 99th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

June 25, 2018