Columbus W. Jones

Death by Force

Columbus W. Jones, a 24-year-old constable from Easley, South Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 7, 1904. Jones was serving as a constable for the Pickens County Magistrate's Office when he was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant near Kay's Mill. The incident occurred as Jones arrived at the suspect's home to serve the warrant. The suspect, upon seeing Jones, opened fire, resulting in Jones' immediate death.

Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene ...Read More

Constable Columbus W. Jones