Albert Walter Sansom, a 27-year-old mounted policeman in Montgomery, Alabama, was fatally shot on the evening of September 28, 1922, while on duty. He and another officer, R.T. Garrard, were responding to a domestic disturbance call when the shooting occurred. Officer Sansom, who resided at 720 Clay Street, succumbed to his injuries, leaving a significant void in the community and the police force.
The death of Officer Sansom triggered a tumultuous and violent period in Montgomery. Two da
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