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On May 13, 1924, Deputy Sheriff James Early McGowan, aged 44, was fatally shot while performing his duties near Ozark, Alabama. Earlier that day, an intoxicated individual caused a disturbance at a polling place in Asbury, approaching an off-duty Ozark police officer and inquiring if he was there to arrest him. The officer, upon returning to Ozark, reported the incident to the sheriff, who then instructed Deputy McGowan to accompany the officer to apprehend the suspect for public drunkenness.
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James Early
Male
Asbury
AL
1924-05-13
44
James
Early
11/07/2025
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Hey everyone,
I've been diving into the details of Deputy Sheriff James Early McGowan's case, and... ...Read More
12/01/2023
I've been diving into the details of Deputy Sheriff James Early McGowan's case, and... ...Read More
12/01/2023
Hey all,
I've been thinking a lot about the role of the journalist community back in 1924 during ... ...Read More
09/11/2023
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09/11/2023
Has anyone else felt profoundly moved by how Deputy McGowan's dedication to his community ultimately... ...Read More
05/19/2023
05/19/2023
