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On December 30, 1942, Acting Chief of Police George Albert DeLoach, Sr., aged 55, was fatally shot in Childersburg, Alabama. The incident occurred in a local restaurant where DeLoach and Officer J.O. Hammett were present. The restaurant's proprietor became enraged when DeLoach warned one of the patrons to leave town or face incarceration. In response, the proprietor opened fire, killing both officers.
Following the shootings, the suspect surrendered to the local sheriff. He was charged ...Read More
Following the shootings, the suspect surrendered to the local sheriff. He was charged ...Read More
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George Albert
Male
Childersburg
AL
1942-12-30
55
George
Albert
Yes
11/09/2025
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I've been reading about the case of Acting Chief George Albert DeLoach, Sr., and Officer J.O. Hammet... ...Read More
02/16/2024
02/16/2024
I’ve been reading about the tragic events that occurred in Childersburg back in 1942, and I find m... ...Read More
02/03/2024
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