Deputy Sheriff David Olius "Ollie" Battle, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff David Olius "Ollie" Battle

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1910

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David Olius "Ollie" Battle

Deputy Battle was shot and killed as he investigated reports of gunfire in a residence. Deputy Battle was at home when his neighbor alerted him that he had heard gunshots coming from a nearby home. Deputy Battle went to the house and found an armed suspect standing over the a body. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Battle, who succumbed to his injuries on Christmas Day.

Deputy Battle was 33 years old.

Bio

Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1910
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Battle,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 25, 2020