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Bruce Wilson Maloy

Death by Force
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On March 10, 2009, in Samson, Alabama, 51-year-old Bruce Wilson Maloy became a victim of a tragic shooting spree. Maloy, a welder employed at Brooks Peanut Company, was driving home after work when he encountered Michael McLendon, who was in the midst of a violent rampage. Demonstrating remarkable bravery, Maloy attempted to intervene by ramming his truck into McLendon's vehicle, aiming to halt the assailant's progress. This courageous act was intended to protect others from harm.

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    Victim Details

    Bruce Wilson Maloy

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Samson

    AL

    2009-03-10

    51

    Bruce

    Wilson Maloy

    11/10/2025

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