Officer Will G. Jackson, Troy Police Department, Alabama

Officer Will G. Jackson

Troy Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, June 3, 1905

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Will G. Jackson

Officer Jackson was shot while trying to make an arrest. He was attempting to arrest a man who had reportedly failed to pay his street tax when he was shot in the chest, near where his badge was pinned over his heart. He lived about 20 minutes longer. Officer Jackson managed to return fire hitting the suspect in the arm. The suspect was arrested. On September 19, 1905, the suspect was tried and acquitted.

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Age Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

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Officer Jackson,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Troy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 3, 2025