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William Joseph Melton, a police officer from Selma, Alabama, tragically lost his life in the line of duty. He was born on July 27, 1899, in Pine Apple, Wilcox County, Alabama.
On February 4, 1933, Officer Melton was involved in an incident where he sustained gunshot wounds while attempting to arrest a man who was trespassing. Despite the immediate medical attention, his injuries proved fatal.
Officer Melton succumbed to his wounds on March 20, 1933, at the age of 33. His death ...Read More
On February 4, 1933, Officer Melton was involved in an incident where he sustained gunshot wounds while attempting to arrest a man who was trespassing. Despite the immediate medical attention, his injuries proved fatal.
Officer Melton succumbed to his wounds on March 20, 1933, at the age of 33. His death ...Read More
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William Joseph Melton
Male
White / Caucasian
Selma
AL
1933-03-20
33
William
Joseph Melton
11/10/2025
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Has anyone else dug into the life of Officer William Joseph Melton before the tragic events of 1933?... ...Read More
09/21/2024
09/21/2024
I've been thinking a lot about Officer William Joseph Melton's case recently. It must have been incr... ...Read More
07/10/2023
07/10/2023
I came across some details about Officer William Joseph Melton's family, and it’s tough to think a... ...Read More
02/10/2023
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