Rufus Shelley Murdered in Bessemer, Alabama age 44

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Police Officer Rufus Shelley Kendrick, aged 44, lost his life in the line of duty on July 10, 1945. At the time of the incident, Officer Kendrick was off duty but still dedicated to his responsibilities as a law enforcement officer. He encountered a suspect in an alley who was wanted for assaulting a woman. Despite being off duty, Officer Kendrick decided to take action and parked his car, leaving his 5-year-old son inside, before approaching the suspect to make the arrest.

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Victim Details

name

Rufus Shelley

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Bessemer

state

AL

Date of Death

1945-07-10

Age at Death

44

First Name

Rufus

Last Name

Shelley

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/04/2024

Rufus Shelley
Murdered

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