Chief of Police
Opal J. Hughes
Alexandria Police Department
Thursday, February 17, 1927

Age: 32
Served: 5 years, 1 month
Badge #:
Panel 39W, Line 12
Panel L23, Line 3

Incident Details

Cause of Death:
Gunfire
Date/Time of Incident:
Thursday, February 17, 1927
05:00 pm
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
626 West Broadway Street, Alexandria
Incident County:
Madison
Incident Township:
Monroe
Weapon Used:
Revolver
Suspect Disposition:
Killed by police
Burial Place:
IOOF Cemetery, Alexandria

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   Chief of Police Opal Hughes was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant.

   A bench warrant for contempt of court had been issued when the 24-year-old man had failed to appear regarding unpaid attorney's fees relating to a recent divorce. When Chief Hughes arrived at the subject's home, he was shot after a brief struggle and his body was hidden on the property.

   The suspect, who initially fled the scene, was found the following morning on the second floor of his residence where he had been operating a still. As he came out from under a bed, an Anderson patrolman shot and killed the suspect.

   Chief of Police Hughes had previously served as a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, three sisters and parents.


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