John J. Bryant

Death by Force

On July 22, 1936, Chief Deputy John J. Bryant, aged 30, was fatally shot during a labor disturbance at the Samoset Cotton Mill in Talladega, Alabama. The incident began when a sudden burst of gunfire erupted amidst the unrest, resulting in the wounding of over a dozen officers and workers. In response to the escalating violence, the Alabama National Guard was deployed to restore order and apprehended five suspects involved in the disturbance.

Subsequent legal proceedings led to the conv ...Read More

Chief Deputy John J. Bryant

Reflections for Chief Deputy John J. Bryant, Talladega County ...