Deputy Sheriff John A. Wall
Johnston County Sheriff's Department
North Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, April 13, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 12, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years

Deputy Sheriff John Wall was shot and fatally wounded while raiding a liquor still. He was taken to Rex Hospital in Raleigh where he died the next day. Four men were arrested and charged with his murder.

All four suspects were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison June 22, 1919.