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Town Marshal William A. Hendon of the Guin Police Department in Alabama met his demise on December 1, 1890. He was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a 17-year-old individual for drunk and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred as Marshal Hendon was performing his duties, and the young suspect, who came from a prominent local family, resisted arrest.
The shooting resulted in Marshal Hendon being shot in the head, and he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Following the ...Read More
The shooting resulted in Marshal Hendon being shot in the head, and he succumbed to his injuries later that evening. Following the ...Read More
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William Hendon
Male
White / Caucasian
Guin
AL
1890-12-01
William
Hendon
12/04/2025






