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Jackson Stanland

Case from Southport, NC dated Nov 30, 1908

Victim Details

Name

Jackson Stanland

Gender

Male

City

Southport

State

NC

Date Of Death

1908-11-30

Age At Death

46

First Name

Jackson

Last Name

Stanland

Last Updated

06/24/2026

Case Description

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Sheriff Jackson Stanland, aged 46, was shot and killed on November 30, 1908, in Southport, North Carolina. Stanland, who served in the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, was attempting to arrest Jesse Walker, a suspect wanted for breaking into a store and being a deserter from Fort Caswell. During the arrest attempt at Little Shallotte, Walker shot Stanland, leading to his death.

Following Stanland's death, Walker was captured and incarcerated in the Southport Jail. However, on January 29 ...

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Sheriff Jackson Stanland - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

Deputy Constable George Johnson Kirk

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