Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker

Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker | Selmer Police Department, Tennessee Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker | Selmer Police Department, Tennessee
Selmer Police Department, Tennessee
Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker | Selmer Police Department, Tennessee
Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker | Selmer Police Department, Tennessee
Town Marshal James Franklin Crocker

Selmer Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1933

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James Franklin Crocker

Town Marshal James Crocker was shot and killed while speaking with a citizen in front of the local Chevrolet dealership on Court Avenue in the downtown area of the town.

The occupants of a passing car opened fire on him with a shotgun. Marshal Crocker was struck in the back of the head and killed instantly. The owner of the dealership was struck in the leg and wounded.

It was believed that he was shot in retaliation for fatally shooting the son of a moonshining ring on a raid several weeks earlier.

Marshal Crocker had served with the Selmer Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Bio

  • Age 50
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Never apprehended

ambush, retaliation

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May you have continued rest in peace Marshal Crocklr. Until Valhalla.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police, Ret

November 4, 2025

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