Alexander Ross

Died

12 July 1831

Rank

Special Constable

Force

Girvan Burgh

Cause

Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

On Duty

Circumstances

Died when he was shot policing a sectarian march which degenerated into a riot. He had sworn in as a Special Constable that day to protect his community.

Died when he was shot while policing a sectarian march that degenerated into a riot. He had only been sworn in as a Special Constable that same day to protect his community.