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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Walker County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
D. is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
D. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
D. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 1 officer at Walker County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.
In 1934, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
D. was 50. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Walker County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 50; the middle age was 46.5.
D. was 50. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38.
D. was 50. 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.
D. was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 33.3% of these deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 33.3%. Saturdays: 66.7%.
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Walker County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 8.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Walker County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, D. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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