Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer J.W. Dashwood and Officer Will Dillard were shot and killed while raiding an illegal liquor establishment. They were shot as they walked up the front steps to the home.
The suspect fled after firing the shots but was apprehended a short time later. He was convicted of both murders and hanged on June 25, 1915.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dashwood served with the Anniston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Anniston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dashwood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer J. W. Dashwood is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Anniston Police Department, 13 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 86.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. J. W. Dashwood's cause is highlighted.
How J. W. Dashwood Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1915
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. W. Dashwood is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. W. Dashwood was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Anniston Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
