Jesse Lemuel "Lem" Jones, a 41-year-old officer of the Decatur Police Department, lost his life on November 25, 1906, though some sources indicate the date as November 24. He was born on July 22, 1865, in Blount County, Alabama, to W. B. and Mary Jones.
Officer Jones responded to a call for assistance at an establishment owned by Alice Williams, located on Alabama Street near the river in Decatur. The call was regarding two patrons who were discharging firearms inside the house. Upon ar
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