George Washington Elliott

Murdered
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On November 19, 1930, Deputy Sheriff George Washington Elliott, aged 33, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a bootlegging suspect near Double Springs, Alabama. Deputy Elliott and a fellow deputy were conducting a raid on an illicit distillery located approximately 8 to 10 miles west of Double Springs. After observing two men operating the still, the deputies decided to apprehend them. The suspects fled in different directions, prompting each deputy to pursue one. Deputy Elliott managed ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    George Washington Elliott

    Male

    Double-springs

    AL

    1930-11-19

    33

    George

    Washington Elliott

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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