Deputy Constable D. S. Putman, Jefferson County Constable's Office, Alabama

Deputy Constable D. S. Putman

Jefferson County Constable's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, July 15, 1905

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D. S. Putman

Deputy Constable D.S. Putnam was shot and killed while attempting to serve a misdemeanor warrant on a man for using abusive language.

Deputy Constable Putnam was notified that the man had returned to the Banner mines, near Littleton. When he located the man a struggle ensued in which Deputy Constable Putnam was shot in the head with his own revolver. During the struggle, Deputy Constable Putman managed to shoot and mortally wound the suspect. He died in a hospital a week later.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

warrant service

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Deputy Constable Putman,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 15, 2025