Ben Barrett
Murdered

Case Description

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On July 28, 1920, in Jasper, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff Ben F. Barrett, aged 55, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a union miner for disorderly conduct. During the confrontation, the miner opened fire, killing Deputy Barrett and a non-union miner who intervened to assist. A stray bullet from the altercation critically wounded a young boy nearby. The assailant was subsequently shot and killed by a citizen.

Deputy Barrett had served with the Walker County Sheriff's Office for 12 ye ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Ben Barrett

city

Jasper

state

Date of Death

1920-07-28

Age at Death

First Name

Ben

Last Name

Barrett

Last Updated

11/22/2024

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