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On January 21, 1909, in Mobile, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff Philip Fatch, aged 40, was fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant for assault and battery on Richard Roberson, an African American man. Accompanied by another deputy, Fatch approached Roberson, who drew a handgun and opened fire, striking Fatch in the abdomen and wounding the other deputy in the ankle. Both deputies returned fire, hitting Roberson three times. Despite medical attention, Deputy Fatch succumbed to his injuries later ...Read More
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Victim Details

Philip Fatch

Male

Mobile

AL

1909-01-21

40

Philip

Fatch

11/22/2024

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