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Jefferson A. Chason, aged 47, was the Chief of Police in Fayetteville, North Carolina. On March 2, 1907, he was fatally wounded while attempting to arrest a man suspected of illegally selling whiskey from his home. The incident occurred in an alley on Church Lane, near Cross Creek Cemetery. Chief Chason, along with Patrolman Owen Lockamy and a third officer, approached the suspect's home when the suspect opened fire on them. Patrolman Lockamy was killed instantly, while Chief Chason succumbed to ...Read More
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Jefferson A. Chason
Male
Fayetteville
NC
1907-03-02
47
Jefferson
Chason
12/01/2025
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Has anyone else looked into the personal impact on Chief Chason’s family after his death? It’s s... ...Read More
10/21/2023
10/21/2023
Reading about Chief Chason's tragic death reminds me of the dangerous situations law enforcement fac... ...Read More
07/23/2023
07/23/2023
