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James Early

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Apr 15, 1935

Victim Details

James Early

Male

White / Caucasian

Birmingham

AL

1935-04-15

James

Early

07/17/2026

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In the line of duty, Birmingham Police Officer James M. Early, a male, met a violent end on Monday, April 15, 1935. He and several of his fellow officers were in the process of attempting to arrest a burglary suspect when the situation escalated dramatically. The suspect, cornered and desperate, barricaded himself inside a garage, initiating a tense standoff that would last for over an hour.

From his fortified position, the suspect opened fire on the assembled officers. In the ensuing sho ...
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