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Patrolman W.C. Wallace, a 23-year-old officer of the Birmingham Police Department, Alabama, lost his life in the line of duty on November 8, 1910. The incident occurred when Wallace was attempting to arrest a man for carrying a concealed weapon on 13th Street in Birmingham.
During the arrest, Wallace was shot by the suspect he was trying to apprehend. Despite the efforts to save him, Wallace succumbed to his injuries. The suspect involved in the shooting was subsequently apprehended. ...Read More
During the arrest, Wallace was shot by the suspect he was trying to apprehend. Despite the efforts to save him, Wallace succumbed to his injuries. The suspect involved in the shooting was subsequently apprehended. ...Read More
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W.C. Wallace
Male
Birmingham
AL
1910-11-08
23
W.C.
Wallace
11/19/2025
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I came across the story of Officer W.C. Wallace, and it really got me thinking about how little reco... ...Read More
06/06/2024
06/06/2024
Hey everyone, it's so important that we remember Patrolman W.C. Wallace, who tragically lost his lif... ...Read More
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
