FORTUNE CROWDER

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 29-W: 24
Department: Jefferson County, Arkansas, S.O.
End of Watch: October 5, 1953
Cause: SHOT
Age: 39
Years of Service: 12
Description: Deputy Crowder was driving home after an assignment when he was ambushed and shot at point-blank range. An arrest was made but charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. It is believed that Deputy Crowder was targeted because of his relentless anti-bootlegging efforts in the community.
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