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On August 14, 1979, Patrolman Henry Johnny Booth of the Mobile Police Department was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a wanted individual on an outstanding warrant. The incident occurred at approximately 7:55 p.m.
During the arrest attempt, a struggle ensued between Booth and the suspect. In the course of this struggle, the suspect managed to gain control of Booth's gun. The suspect then used the officer's own firearm to shoot him in the head.
Booth, who was 30 years old ...Read More
During the arrest attempt, a struggle ensued between Booth and the suspect. In the course of this struggle, the suspect managed to gain control of Booth's gun. The suspect then used the officer's own firearm to shoot him in the head.
Booth, who was 30 years old ...Read More
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Henry Johnny Booth
Male
White / Caucasian
Mobile
AL
1979-08-14
30
Henry
Johnny Booth
Yes
11/25/2025
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Did anyone else find it chilling how the suspect was able to overpower an officer and gain control o... ...Read More
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
