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On November 27, 1923, Deputy Sheriff Joe Wesley 'Wes' Allmon, aged 35, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest Sam Cole, a 25-year-old man wanted for gambling offenses in Jackson County, Arkansas. Deputy Allmon had been with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for approximately one year. He was married and had four children.
The incident occurred around 9:30 A.M. in the Shoffner community. Deputy Allmon encountered Cole walking along the railroad tracks and approached him to serve th ...Read More
The incident occurred around 9:30 A.M. in the Shoffner community. Deputy Allmon encountered Cole walking along the railroad tracks and approached him to serve th ...Read More
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Wes Allmon
Male
White / Caucasian
Newport
AR
1923-11-28
35
Wes
Allmon
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been digging into the details of this case and stumbled across something quite alarming. It mak... ...Read More
01/24/2023
01/24/2023
I’ve been thinking about how quickly a routine arrest can turn tragic, and Deputy Allmon's case re... ...Read More
01/23/2023
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