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Patrolman Ronald E. Pope, a 26-year-old officer with the Prichard Police Department in Alabama, was tragically killed in the line of duty on August 12, 1978. He was ambushed and shot while getting into his vehicle at a club. The incident occurred as a result of a suspect seeking revenge for a previous encounter with Officer Pope.
At the time of his death, Patrolman Pope had only served with the Prichard Police Department for 7 months. Despite his short tenure, he was highly regarded by ...Read More
At the time of his death, Patrolman Pope had only served with the Prichard Police Department for 7 months. Despite his short tenure, he was highly regarded by ...Read More
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Ronald E. Pope
Male
Prichard
AL
1978-08-12
26
Ronald
E. Pope
11/16/2025
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I was just reading about the tragic incident involving Officer Ronald E. Pope, and I can't help but ... ...Read More
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