Calvin Childs Murdered in Mobile, Alabama age 35

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On May 31, 1905, in Mobile, Alabama, Deputy Sheriff Calvin Childs, aged 35, was fatally shot while performing his duties. A citizen had reported to Deputy Childs that a man had menaced him and threatened to shoot him. As Deputy Childs went to obtain a warrant for the suspect's arrest, the suspect suddenly approached him and opened fire, striking him in the chest. Another deputy quickly returned fire, killing the offender. Deputy Childs succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

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name

Calvin Childs

gender

Male

city

Mobile

state

AL

Date of Death

1905-05-31

Age at Death

35

First Name

Calvin

Last Name

Childs

Last Updated

11/22/2024

Calvin Childs
Murdered

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