Childersburg Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, December 30, 1942
Add to My HeroesGeorge Albert DeLoach, Sr.
Officer G. Albert DeLoach and Officer J.O. Hammett were shot and killed in a restaurant by the proprietor.
The man became angry and shot both officers when Officer Deloach warned one of his customers to leave town, or she would go to jail. The suspect surrendered to the local sheriff a short time later.
The suspect was charged with two counts of murder. The result of his trial for the murder of Officer Hammett was a manslaughter conviction. He was sentenced to 9 years and 11 months in prison.
Officer DeLoach was a United States Army WWI veteran and was the acting Chief of Police of Childersburg Police Department when he died. He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
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EOW: December 1, 1942
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsActing Chief DeLoach,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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