John Thrower

Death by Force

On August 17, 1920, Deputy Sheriff John C. Thrower of the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance in the community of Kellerman. A woman had requested Deputy Thrower's assistance in settling a dispute at a residence. Upon their arrival, a male occupant of the home shot Deputy Thrower in the head, resulting in his immediate death. The assailant fled the scene and was never apprehended.

Deputy Thrower was 47 years old at th ...Read More

Deputy Sheriff John C. Thrower

Deputy Sheriff John C. Thrower, age 47

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