Madison County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, June 12, 1929
Add to My HeroesHugh Craft
Deputy Sheriff Hugh Craft was assassinated because of his previous work as a federal prohibition agent.
Deputy Craft was driving from his farm in Gurley, Alabama, to Huntsville when he was ambushed and shot in the face with a shotgun. The suspects then shot him in the head with a pistol before fleeing.
Deputy Craft had recently retired as a federal prohibition agent before being appointed a deputy sheriff in Madison County. He had previously served as the chief of police of the Gurley Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
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