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George Washington Elliott
Incident
Deputy George Elliott was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bootlegging suspect. Deputy Elliott and another deputy were raiding a still 8 to 10 miles west of Double Springs. The deputies had been watching two men operate the distillery in the woods and decided to arrest them. They ran each in a different direction, a deputy following each man. Deputy Elliott captured his man, a struggle ensued, and the bootlegger got possession of his gun and killed him with it. The 34-year-old suspect was apprehended in Gadsden on October 28, 1931. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was paroled on December 14, 1934. Deputy Elliott was survived by his expectant wife, three sons, and five daughters. His fourth son was born five months later.
Survivors
Deputy Elliott was survived by his expectant wife, three sons, and five daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Elliott served with the Winston County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Double Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Elliott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Winston County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 3 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1930, 239 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1930, 241 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 33. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
George was 33. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
George was 33. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 8.9% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 11.9%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 80% of all 5 deaths at Winston County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Winston County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
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