Chief of Police Henry Ingram, Attalla Police Department, Alabama

Chief of Police Henry Ingram

Attalla Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Sunday, November 2, 1924

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Henry Ingram

Chief Ingram was shot and killed while escorting two men he arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct to jail. His 24-year-old killer was convicted of murder on January 29, 1925, and sentenced to life. The Alabama Supreme Court granted him a new trial and he was again found guilty of murder but sentenced to 23 years. He was paroled on December 31, 1932.

Chief Ingram was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 49
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1932

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Chief Ingram,
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 Attalla. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 2, 2024