James A. Mansfield

Murdered

James A. Mansfield, a 41-year-old officer with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, was fatally shot on November 20, 1912. At the time of his death, Mansfield was a two-year veteran of the police force and had previously worked as a carpenter. He was known for his energetic pursuit of those who violated the liquor ordinance, which had earned him both praise and enemies, particularly among local moonshiners.

The incident occurred when Mansfield stopped at Tom Anderson's restaurant near the ...Read More

Officer James A. Mansfield

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