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Charles Gassaway

Case from Tuscumbia, AL dated Apr 06, 1902

Victim Details

Charles Gassaway

Male

Tuscumbia

AL

1902-04-06

33

Charles

Gassaway

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 1902, a tragic and violent event unfolded in Tuscumbia, Alabama, leading to the death of Colbert County Sheriff Charles Gassaway, a 33-year-old male. On Sunday, April 6th, Sheriff Gassaway, along with a small group of his deputies, went to the home of a man named Will Reynolds. They intended to arrest Reynolds on a warrant for obtaining goods under false pretenses. When the lawmen arrived, Reynolds feigned cooperation, telling the sheriff he would be ready to go in a moment.
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