Incident
Deputy Grady Granger was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to search a buggy that was suspected of transporting whiskey.
The suspect turned himself in a short time later and was charged with murder. A jury found him not guilty.
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- September 9, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Granger served with the Houston County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Dothan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Granger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff H. Grady Granger is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,787 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Houston County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. H. Grady Granger's cause is highlighted.
How H. Grady Granger Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. H. Grady Granger is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. H. Grady Granger was killed by gun; unknown type.
Where the Name Is Cut
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