Samuel Lewis Murdered in Birmingham, Alabama age 39

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Lewis Williams, a 39-year-old law enforcement officer, met his demise on October 11, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama. The incident occurred when Deputy Williams attempted to arrest a man at his home near downtown Birmingham. The suspect was being apprehended for assaulting a city health inspector.

During the arrest, the situation escalated as the suspect barricaded himself in his home. When officers tried to dislodge him using teargas and fire bombs, the suspect opene ...Read More

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Deputy Sheriff Samuel Lewis Williams

...View 4 additional sources

Victim Details

name

Samuel Lewis

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Birmingham

state

AL

Date of Death

1927-10-11

Age at Death

39

First Name

Samuel

Last Name

Lewis

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

12/04/2024

Samuel Lewis
Murdered

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (5)

Victim Details

Forum Posts (1)

Other Murder Cases from Birmingham, Alabama