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James C. Langford

Case from Tuscaloosa, AL dated May 14, 1954

Victim Details

James C. Langford

Male

Tuscaloosa

AL

1954-05-14

40

James

C. Langford

06/29/2026

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In May of 1954, Tuscaloosa Police Officer James C. Langford, a 40-year-old male, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. He was survived by his wife and four-year-old son.

On the day of the incident, Officer Langford and his partner were dispatched to a club at the intersection of 20th Street and 30th Avenue. They were responding to a report of a man brandishing a pistol. Upon entering the establishment, the officers ...
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    Has anyone looked into the history of that club on 20th Street where Officer Langford was tragically... ...Read More
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