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John Roderick

Case from Centreville, AL dated Apr 08, 1907

Victim Details

John Roderick

Male

Centreville

AL

1907-04-08

John

Roderick

07/03/2026

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In the small town of Centreville, Alabama, a dedicated lawman's life was cut short in a sudden act of violence. Deputy Sheriff John Roderick of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a male, was shot and killed on April 8, 1907, while in the line of duty. His death occurred as he and a deputy from neighboring Tuscaloosa County were attempting to serve a warrant and arrest a man suspected of burglary. The two deputies had approached the suspect's residence, located near the Sipsey Lumber Company plant ...
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  • The North State. (Lexington, N.C.) 1904-19??, April 17, 1907, Page ...

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