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On September 10, 1927, Deputy Sheriff Burns Almon of the Morgan County Sheriff's Office met his demise during a law enforcement operation. The incident occurred when Morgan County Sheriff B.E. Davis and four of his deputies, including Deputy Almon, approached an illegal still operation located east of the city of Decatur.
As the officers approached the still, the suspects fled on foot. One of the fleeing suspects fell to the ground and began firing at the closing deputies. Deputy Almon ...Read More
As the officers approached the still, the suspects fled on foot. One of the fleeing suspects fell to the ground and began firing at the closing deputies. Deputy Almon ...Read More
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Burns Almon
Male
White / Caucasian
Decatur
AL
1927-09-10
39
Burns
Almon
11/16/2025
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It's truly difficult to imagine the chaos and danger that unfolded on that fateful day in 1927. I ca... ...Read More
08/05/2024
08/05/2024
I've been reading through some old case files and came across the story of Deputy Sheriff Burns Almo... ...Read More
07/02/2023
07/02/2023
I'm truly moved by the bravery displayed by Deputy Sheriff Burns Almon during that tragic event in 1... ...Read More
06/11/2023
06/11/2023
