On May 23, 1914, Anniston, Alabama, faced a tragic loss when its 28-year-old Chief of Police, Harry Shiretzki, was fatally shot during a raid on an illegal moonshining operation. Known for his relentless efforts to combat illicit liquor activities, Shiretzki had earned the moniker "terror of the tigers," a reference to local moonshiners. During this particular raid, he confronted the owner of the operation, who responded with lethal force, resulting in Shiretzki's death. In the immediate afterma
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