In the winter of 1926, the city of Mobile, Alabama, lost a dedicated public servant. Christopher M. Dean, a 56-year-old patrolman with the Mobile Police Department, was walking his beat on January 22nd when his path crossed with four individuals who aroused his suspicion. A fifteen-year veteran of the force, Officer Dean approached the men to investigate the situation.
Without warning, one of the men produced a firearm and shot Officer Dean four times.
The attack was so sudden that the seasoned officer had no opportunity to draw his own weapon. He succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a wife and three children. The community mourned the loss of a man who had dedicated his life to its protection.
The individual responsible for Patrolman Dean's death was apprehended and faced the legal consequences of his actions. Following a trial, he was convicted of murder. On June 25, 1926, the convicted suspect was executed for the killing of Officer Christopher M. Dean.
