James County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, July 4, 1912
Add to My HeroesFrancis Marion Alford
Deputy Sheriff Francis Alford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was shooting his guns in the air near a picnic in Birchwood.
Deputy Alford deputized a citizen to help him arrest the man. As they approached him the man shot Deputy Alford in the head, killing him. The man was arrested after engaging in a shootout with the deputized civilian.
The man was convicted of Deputy Alford's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Alford,
Thank you, for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. I am a citizen of Ooltewah. Thank you, for protecting James County. May you Rest In God's Eternal Peace and Love.
Teresa N. Radford
February 23, 2025
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