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Police Officer Ray Payne, aged 27, lost his life in the line of duty on February 12, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was fatally shot while attempting to break up a fight between three men. During the altercation, one of the individuals involved produced a handgun and shot Officer Payne.
The incident led to the conviction of two suspects, who were initially sentenced to death for first-degree murder. However, both suspects were later granted new trials and their sentences were commuted ...Read More
The incident led to the conviction of two suspects, who were initially sentenced to death for first-degree murder. However, both suspects were later granted new trials and their sentences were commuted ...Read More
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Ray Payne
Male
Birmingham
AL
1927-02-12
27
Ray
Payne
Yes
11/13/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone know more about what happened to the second suspect in Officer Ray Payne's case? After t... ...Read More
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
Does anyone else find it interesting how laws and societal perspectives on justice have evolved sinc... ...Read More
06/29/2023
06/29/2023
Officer Payne's case remains such a somber reminder of the dangers faced by those in law enforcement... ...Read More
01/21/2023
01/21/2023
