Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, February 11, 1928
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Deputy James Drake was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a civil paper on a man. The suspect was in possession of another man's mule, and a bond had been issued to have the mule returned to the owner.

As Deputy Drake attempted to deliver the bond the suspect opened fire on him, fatally wounding him.

Deputy Drake was survived by his wife and four children.