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Police Officer John W. Little of the Birmingham Police Department in Alabama lost his life in the line of duty on Saturday, November 7, 1908. The cause of his death was gunfire.
Officer Little was one of the early casualties in the history of the Birmingham Police Department, which has seen a total of 51 line of duty deaths since its inception. His death highlights the dangers and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers, even in the early 20th century.
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Officer Little was one of the early casualties in the history of the Birmingham Police Department, which has seen a total of 51 line of duty deaths since its inception. His death highlights the dangers and sacrifices made by law enforcement officers, even in the early 20th century.
The incident occurred ...Read More
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John Little
Male
Birmingham
AL
1908-11-07
John
Little
11/20/2025
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Has anyone looked into the circumstances surrounding Officer John W. Little's service record before ... ...Read More
10/03/2024
10/03/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about Officer John W. Little and his tragic death in 1908.... ...Read More
06/17/2024
I've been thinking a lot about Officer John W. Little and his tragic death in 1908.... ...Read More
06/17/2024
Has anyone else read the bits about Officer John W. Little's equipment the night of his death? It’... ...Read More
07/21/2023
07/21/2023
