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In the small town of Plantersville, Alabama, a sense of duty cost a man his life on April 3, 1893. James Harris, a Special Deputy Sheriff, was tasked with serving a warrant on an individual named Shelton. While attempting to carry out his sworn responsibility, Deputy Harris was met with violence.

The encounter turned fatal when Shelton produced a firearm and shot Deputy Harris. The gunshot wound was devastating, causing immediate death. In the chaotic moments that followed the shooting, S ...Read More

Victim Details

James Harris

Male

Plantersville

AL

1893-04-03

James

Harris

05/04/2026