Peter Chris McCurley

Murdered
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On October 10, 1997, Captain Peter Christopher "Chris" McCurley of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office in Alabama was fatally shot while executing a drug search warrant at a residence on Briar Cliff Road near the Coosa River. At approximately 11:00 am, as officers approached the home, a couple inside, both wearing body armor, met them at the door. The male suspect fired through the front door with an AK-47 equipped with a 100-round drum, striking Captain McCurley 18 times. The assailant then exit ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Peter Chris McCurley

    Etowah

    AL

    1997-10-10

    48

    Peter

    Chris McCurley

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/22/2024

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    Can someone please remind me where Peter worked? I can't seem to remember and I need to get in touch... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
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