Covington County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, June 26, 1932
Add to My HeroesJ. T. Gomillion, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff J.T. Gomillion was shot and killed near Brooks, Alabama, while attempting to reprimand two brothers for possessing whiskey.
He had encountered the two on the highway near Brooks. During the encounter, shots were exchanged in which Deputy Gomillion and one of the brothers were killed. The other brother was wounded and turned himself in.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Gomillion,
On today, the 92nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Covington County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 26, 2024
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