Deputy Sheriff James Thomas McClendon, Henry County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff James Thomas McClendon

Henry County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Monday, May 22, 1893

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James Thomas McClendon

Deputy James McClendon succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while attempting to arrest a man wanted for several felonies.

The subject shot shot Deputy McClendon was captured and lynched by an angry mob.

Deputy McClendon had served with the Henry County Sheriff's Office for two years.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, May 20, 1893
Weapon Rifle
Offender Lynched

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May 22, 2015