Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff John Wainwright was shot and killed in Jackson by one of two brothers he was attempting to arrest.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and hanged at Grove Hill October 22, 1909. His brother was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 30th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Wainwright served with the Clarke County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Grove Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Wainwright.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John L. Wainwright 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 Clarke County Sheriff's Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John L. Wainwright's cause is highlighted.
How John L. Wainwright Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1909
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John L. Wainwright is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John L. Wainwright was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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