Elba Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, September 2, 1964
Add to My HeroesCharles Herman Driggers, Sr.
Assistant Chief Charles Driggers was shot and killed and a Coffee County Deputy Sheriff was wounded while attempting to serve a peace warrant on a man. As the officers were walking up to the suspects residence he opened fire with a shotgun.
The suspect, 42, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on December 9, 1964. On june 4, 1970, Governor Albert Brewer suspended his execution date indefinitely.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsAsst. Chief Driggers,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elba. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 2, 2024
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