John Dickerson Newby

Murdered

John Dickerson Newby, an officer of the Birmingham Police Department, succumbed to his injuries on October 15, 1919. The incident that led to his death occurred on October 10, 1919, when he was shot in a dark alley. Newby had responded to the sound of shots in the area and was subsequently injured in the gunfire.

Newby's death was a result of the severe injuries he sustained during this incident. He was among the many officers of the Birmingham Police Department who have lost their live ...Read More

Officer John Dickerson Newby

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