W.C. Wallace

In the early 20th century, a young Birmingham police officer named WC Wallace tragically lost his life in the line of duty. The 23-year-old male officer was shot and killed on November 8, 1910, while attempting to arrest a man for carrying a concealed weapon on 13th Street in the city.

The incident unfolded when Officer Wallace confronted the individual, and during the course of the arrest, the suspect produced a firearm and shot the young officer. Despite immediate efforts to save him, W ...

Patrolman W. C. Wallace

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