Police Officer S. C. "Pad" Zaner, a 55-year-old member of the Anniston Police Department in Anniston, Alabama, made the ultimate sacrifice on Friday, August 4, 1911. Officer Zaner was fatally shot while in the line of duty.
The incident occurred as Officer Zaner was investigating and attempting to break up the illegal sale of liquor. This was a perilous task, given the volatile nature of such operations during that era. Despite the risks, Officer Zaner approached the situation with the
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