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John Manning Awtrey
- Jan. 24, 1888 -
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Resided: |
AL, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jan. 24, 1888 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 53 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Dept.
AL
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Deputy |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
10 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
AL
USA
Tue. Jan. 24, 1888
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Summary: |
Deputy John Awtrey was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a murder suspect.
Deputy Awtrey went to serve a warrant on a man in Hulls Station, in South Tuscaloosa County. He made contact with the suspect who was carrying firewood. Deputy Awtrey told him he was under arrest, the suspect dropped the wood, ran in the house and came out with a shotgun, and shot Deputy Awtrey. The suspect ran into a swampy area and was later caught by a posse. The sheriff raised $500.00 and offered it as a reward. The trial was moved to Eutaw, Alabama and he was found guilty and hung on January 25th, 1889.
Deputy Awtrey had served with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
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