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Deputy Sheriff Andrew Dutton was shot and killed at a congregation-packed church near Moulton. Shot five times, Deputy Dutton managed to shoot and critically wound his assailant. Six parishioners were hit with gunfire. One died from her wounds a week later. Deputy Dutton's 18 year-old daughter witnessed the entire incident.
Deputy Dutton went to the church to investigate a reported disturbance. The Lawrence County Sheriff said Deputy Dutton was lured to the church in a plot to take his life because of his many raids on liquor stills throughout Lawrence County. The gunman and an accomplice were charged with his murder.
The gunman was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. He was paroled May 2, 1947.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Dutton gave the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Moulton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Dutton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Andrew is the only officer of Lawrence County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Andrew is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Andrew 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 1937, 2 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 45. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Andrew had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andrew was 45. 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. Andrew had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Sundays: 15.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 12.3% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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