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Deputy Sheriff George Scott and Chief of Police Beldon Little, of the Fort Payne Police Department, were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest two brothers, ages 18 and 20, who were wanted for moonshining. As they entered their home with their sheriff the suspects opened fire. The sheriff who was wounded managed to return fire wounding both suspects.
In 1920 both suspects were convicted of murder. One was sentenced to 50 years and the other to 15 years. The Alabama Supreme Court granted both a new trial. The defense in both trials argued that Deputy Scott and Chief Little were accidentally killed by the sheriff. On February 24, 1921, one was acquitted the other was found guilty of second degree manslaughter. He served less than two years in prison. He was also fined one dollar for violating the prohibition law.
Deputy Scott was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Survivors
Deputy Scott was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Scott served with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Payne community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Scott.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1919, 9 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 25. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
George was 25. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
George was 25. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 5.2% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 11.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 9.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
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