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
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