Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, January 29, 1936
Add to My HeroesThomas Jenkins Jones
Chief Deputy Jones was shot and killed and a jailor was critically wounded in a gun battle with a man at the Wilcox County Jail. The man produced a concealed handgun and opened fire. The Wilcox County Sheriff shot and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, January 28, 1936
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 76th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 29, 2012
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