W. E. Alexander murdered or death by force in White-pine, Tennessee.

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W. E. Alexander, a 35-year-old male deputy sheriff, was fatally shot on May 25, 1904, in White Pine, Tennessee. Deputy Alexander was attempting to serve a warrant on a man for carrying a pistol when the suspect, located in a local store, opened fire after being told he was under arrest. The suspect cursed at Deputy Alexander before shooting him, leading to his death.

The suspect was promptly arrested following the incident. The case involved litigation and legal proceedings to address the ...Read More

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Deputy Sheriff W. E. Alexander

Victim Details

name

W. E. Alexander

gender

Male

city

White-pine

state

TN

Date of Death

1904-05-25

Age at Death

35

First Name

W.

Last Name

E. Alexander

Last Updated

11/06/2025

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03/23/2024

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