Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Alexander was shot and killed as he responded to a residence where a man had just shot and killed one man and seriously wounded another. The two men were attempted to collect rent from the man when he opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun. Deputy Alexander, who lived nearby, went to the home to investigate and was shot as he exited his vehicle. The suspect, 46, was apprehended at the scene. On August 29, 1934, he was convicted of murder, assault with intent to kill, and sentenced to life plus 10 years.
Survivors
Deputy Alexander was survived by his wife and 10 children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Alexander served with the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Lafayette community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Alexander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff D. C. Alexander 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 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Walker County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 9 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. D. C. Alexander's cause is highlighted.
How D. C. Alexander Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. D. C. Alexander is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. D. C. Alexander was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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