Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake

Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake | Madison County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff James Crawford Drake

Madison County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, December 11, 1928

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James Crawford Drake

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. The suspect was never apprehended.

Deputy Drake was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Deputy Sheriff Drake,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Madison County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 11, 2018

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