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William P. Walton
- Mar. 18, 1902 -
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| Resided: |
AL, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Mar. 18, 1902 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 56 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Birmingham Police Dept. - AL
1710 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL
35203 USA
(205)254-1765 |
| County: | Jefferson |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
15 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
AL
USA
Tue. Mar. 18, 1902
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| Summary: |
Officer Walton was shot and killed while investigating reports of an assault in a home on Morris Avenue, between Eighth Street and Ninth Street. A man who had been in the home located Officer Walton at his post on First Avenue and told him he had been assaulted. Officer Walton went to the home, knocked on the door, and announced himself.
The suspect opened the door and immediately fired two shots, striking Officer Walton in the chest twice. The man was arrested by responding officers and charged with Officer Walton's murder. He was sentenced to death an executed by hanging on March 12, 1903.
Officer Walton had served with the Birmingham Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
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