Alexander Whiteley

Death by Force

Deputy U.S. Marshal Alexander S. Whiteley, a 44-year-old white male, was tragically killed on March 21, 1901, in Lincoln County, Georgia. Marshal Whiteley was attempting to arrest a moonshiner who had barricaded himself inside his home. During the confrontation, the suspect opened fire on the officers, resulting in the death of Marshal Whiteley and the wounding of another deputy marshal. The officers returned fire, killing the suspect. This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcemen ...Read More

Deputy U.S. Marshal Alexander S. Whiteley