Deputy Sheriff Hugh Craft
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 12, 1929

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 12, 1929
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Craft was assassinated because of his work as a federal prohibition agent. Deputy Craft was driving from his farm in Gurley, Alabama, to Huntsville when he was ambushed and shot in the face with a shotgun. The suspects then shot him in the head with a pistol before fleeing.

Deputy Craft was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.