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John William N

Case from Trafford, AL dated May 20, 1985

Victim Details

John William N

Male

White / Caucasian

Trafford

AL

1985-05-20

44

John

William N

07/13/2026

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On a spring evening in Trafford, Alabama, on May 20, 1985, the life of Police Chief John William Mann was tragically cut short. The 44-year-old male chief of the Trafford Police Department was responding to a domestic disturbance call, a situation law enforcement officers routinely face, never knowing the potential danger that awaits them. As he entered the residence to intervene and restore peace, he was met with gunfire.

The shooting of Chief Mann sent a shockwave through the small comm ...
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