U.S. Navy · United States 
Jerry Darnell
1964
Jerry L. Darnell served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Darnell was shot and killed with his own service weapon while making a traffic stop at 2:30 am. Deputy Darnell was writing the subject a citation for driving without a license when he attacked him, gained control of his service revolver, and shot him in the back. Later that day, the subject gave himself up to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff. On September 14, 1966, the 29-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Darnell was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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