Bedford Brackeen

Death by Force

Officer Bedford F. Brackeen, a 47-year-old veteran of the Athens Police Department in Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on March 24, 1941. At the time of the incident, Brackeen and his partner were sitting in their patrol car next to the old bus stop at the intersection of Clinton Street and Washington Street.

A man approached the patrol car and began arguing with Brackeen's partner about a previous incident involving the man's sister. The argument escalated, and the suspect pu ...Read More

Officer Bedford F. Brackeen, Athens Police Department, Alabama

Officer Bedford F. Brackeen | Athens Police Department, Alabama