Deputy Sheriff James Robert "Bud" Allison, Williamson County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

Deputy Sheriff James Robert "Bud" Allison

Williamson County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, August 30, 1924

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James Robert "Bud" Allison

Deputy Sheriff Bud Allison was shot and killed during a gun battle with Ku Klux Klan members outside an automobile garage in Herrin, Illinois.

Deputy Allison, two deputies, and their sheriff were attempting to seize an automobile, used for hauling bootleg liquor, from a local garage that also served as the headquarters for the local Ku Klux Klan. Feeling was running high after the acquittal of two men for the murder of a local klansman. As the officers entered the garage, gunfire erupted. Deputy Allison, four klansmen, and an innocent bystander were killed.

Deputy Allison had served with the Williamson County Sheriff's Department for six months. He was survived by his children.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

civil

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Deputy Sheriff Allison,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Williamson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Cassy
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 30, 2024