George A Sims

Murdered
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Officer George A. Sims, a 38-year-old member of the Birmingham Police Department in Alabama, met his demise on January 22, 1918. The circumstances of his death were tragic and related to his line of duty. Officer Sims was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a youth.

The incident resulted in the suspect being convicted of second-degree murder. Following the trial, the suspect was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crime committed against Officer Sims.

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    Victim Details

    George A Sims

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Birmingham

    AL

    1918-01-22

    38

    George

    A Sims

    Yes

    12/03/2024

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