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On November 7, 1957, Police Chief Emmett C. Bright of the New Hope Police Department in Alabama was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a man on drunk and disorderly charges. During the arrest, as Chief Bright and another officer were trying to place the suspect into a patrol car, two men approached them with a shotgun. The assailants demanded the release of their friend and, upon refusal, shot Chief Bright three times, resulting in his death.
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Emmett C. Bright
Male
New-hope
AL
1957-11-07
54
Emmett
C. Bright
Yes
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I’ve been delving into the tragic events surrounding Chief Emmett C. Bright’s murder, and I keep... ...Read More
02/03/2024
02/03/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the family and colleagues of Chief Emmett C. Bright. I can't even beg... ...Read More
07/30/2023
07/30/2023
