Leroy Thomas

Murdered
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On January 3, 1947, Agent Leroy H. "Shorty" Thomas of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board was fatally shot during a vehicle stop near Sayreton, Alabama. The incident occurred after an automobile chase between Coalburg and Birmingham, during which Thomas and fellow agents stopped a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal whiskey. While searching the vehicle, the suspect opened fire on the officers, striking Agent Thomas. The assailant fled the scene but was apprehended a few hours late ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Leroy Thomas

    Male

    Birmingham

    AL

    1947-01-03

    Leroy

    Thomas

    11/21/2024

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