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Marion Screws

Case from Anniston, AL dated Feb 02, 1915

Victim Details

Marion Screws

Male

White / Caucasian

Anniston

AL

1915-02-02

Marion

Screws

Yes

06/23/2026

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In the early winter of 1915 in Anniston, Alabama, Police Officer Marion Screws was involved in a fatal gunfight that also took the life of his fellow officer, Clarence B. Kettles. The violent encounter unfolded on West 10th Street, forever marking a dark chapter in the city's history. Officer Kettles succumbed to his injuries on Monday, February 1, 1915, and Officer Screws passed away the following day, on Tuesday, February 2, 1915.

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