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Ike D. Chancey

Case from Hartford, AL dated Sep 10, 1916

Victim Details

Name

Ike D. Chancey

Gender

Male

City

Hartford

State

AL

Date Of Death

1916-09-10

First Name

Ike D.

Last Name

Chancey

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/02/2026

Case Description

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In the late summer of 1916, a shadow fell over the small town of Hartford, Alabama, with the untimely death of its Chief of Police, Ike D. Chancey. A male, he was a figure of authority and respect in the community, tasked with maintaining law and order. His life was cut short on Sunday, September 10, 1916, when he was killed in an act of gun violence.

The weapon used in the shooting was a. 38 caliber handgun. In the wake of the event, an individual was apprehended as the offender in conne ...

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Chief of Police Ike D. Chancey

Chief of Police Ike D. Chancey - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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I was reading up on old cases and came across the tragic story of Chief Ike D. Chancey. It's so sad ... ...Read More
06/27/2024

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06/06/2023

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02/24/2023

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