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Bobby Gann

Case from Weston, AL dated Feb 21, 1974

Victim Details

Bobby Gann

Male

White / Caucasian

Weston

AL

1974-02-21

39

Bobby

Gann

Yes

07/09/2026

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On a February day in 1974, the community of Weston, Alabama, was shaken by the violent death of a dedicated lawman. Alabama State Trooper Bobby S. Gann, a 39-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty, a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who wear the badge. The events of that fateful day, February 21st, unfolded after Trooper Gann responded to a call about a stolen vehicle, a seemingly routine report that would soon escalate into a tragic confrontation.

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