James William Bailey

Death by Force

James William Bailey, a 32-year-old male, was an officer with the Asheville Police Department in North Carolina. On November 13, 1906, Officer Bailey was shot and killed while searching for a suspect who had murdered Officer Charles Blackstock and three other men without provocation. The incident occurred near Pack Square, where a gunfight ensued between Officer Bailey and the suspect. During the confrontation, Officer Bailey attempted to take cover behind a utility pole, but the suspect's shot ...Read More

Asheville Terrors - The 1906 Massacre & Barley's Taproom

James William Bailey (1871-1906) - Find a Grave Memorial

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