Mobile Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, January 22, 1926
Add to My HeroesChristopher M. Dean
Patrolman Chris Dean was shot and killed while checking on four suspicious men while walking his beat.
One of the men drew a gun and shot him four times. Patrolman Dean never had an opportunity to draw his weapon.
The suspect was convicted of murder and executed by hanging on June 25, 1926.
Officer Dean had served with the Mobile Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
He is buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1926
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Dean was my Great Grandfather; his only Daughter Mary Louise Dean Nelson was my Grandmother. I heard the story of his violent death many times and I had the honor of being present at the placing of his Honorary Head Stone.
Colleen Bryan White
Great Granddaughter
March 25, 2025
