Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1910
Add to My HeroesDavid Olius "Ollie" Battle
Deputy Battle was shot and killed as he investigated reports of gunfire in a residence. Deputy Battle was at home when his neighbor alerted him that he had heard gunshots coming from a nearby home. Deputy Battle went to the house and found an armed suspect standing over the a body. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Battle, who succumbed to his injuries on Christmas Day.
Deputy Battle was 33 years old.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1910
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Battle,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 25, 2020
