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On June 14, 1964, Deputy Sheriff Jerry L. Darnell of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop at approximately 2:30 a.m. While issuing a citation to a driver for operating a vehicle without a license, the individual attacked Deputy Darnell, seized his service revolver, and shot him in the back.
Later that day, the assailant surrendered to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff. On September 14, 1966, the 29-year-old perpetrator was convict ...Read More
Later that day, the assailant surrendered to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff. On September 14, 1966, the 29-year-old perpetrator was convict ...Read More
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Jerry Darnell
Male
White / Caucasian
Tuscaloosa
AL
1964-06-14
26
Jerry
Darnell
Yes
11/11/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking a lot about the life Deputy Jerry Darnell had ahead of him before that tragic nig... ...Read More
12/27/2023
12/27/2023
I came across the story of Deputy Sheriff Jerry L. Darnell, and it's truly striking how moments in l... ...Read More
08/15/2023
08/15/2023
