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Felix Underwood

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Oct 07, 1973

Victim Details

Felix Wood

Male

Birmingham

AL

1973-10-07

52

Felix

Underwood

07/13/2026

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In the course of his duties on a Sunday, October 7, 1973, Birmingham Police Officer Felix Underwood was investigating a traffic accident when his life was tragically cut short. While at the scene, a person described as emotionally disturbed unexpectedly entered Officer Underwood's patrol car and fatally shot him. This sudden act of violence ended the life of a dedicated public servant and military veteran. The male officer had previously served in the United States Navy.

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