Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, July 24, 1894
Add to My HeroesCharles M. Cole
Deputy Cole and Deputy James Smith were shot and killed while attempting to serve warrants on a father and son involved in a previous murder. When the two deputies approached the family's home the suspects opened fire, killing both deputies. The previous murder was at the strike where Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff B. W. Pearce was killed on July 15.
Both suspects fled into nearby hills where the father was located by a posse. He was later tried for murder and acquitted. The son gave himself up to the Birmingham Police on May 7, 1897. In 1898 the charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Bio
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charges dismissed
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View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cole,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 24, 2024
