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Thomas Jenkins Jones

Death by Force
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On January 28, 1936, in Wilcox County, Alabama, Chief Deputy Sheriff Thomas Jenkins Jones, aged 57, was fatally shot during a confrontation at the county jail. While attempting to arrest a suspect, the individual produced a concealed handgun and opened fire, critically wounding a jailor and mortally injuring Chief Deputy Jones. In the ensuing gunfire, the Wilcox County Sheriff shot and killed the assailant.

Chief Deputy Jones succumbed to his injuries the following day, January 29, 1936 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Thomas Jenkins Jones

    Male

    Wilcox

    AL

    1936-01-28

    57

    Thomas Jenkins

    Jones

    Yes

    11/20/2025

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    Does anyone have more information about the suspect who shot Chief Deputy Jones? It seems not much i... ...Read More
    02/21/2023
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