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Incident
Police Officer Philip Davis was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-65, near County Road 52, at approximately 11:50 pm.
After Officer Davis wrote a speeding citation and returned to the vehicle, the driver opened fire and fatally shot him. The subject then fled the scene but was arrested two hours later.
The man, 29, was found guilty of capital murder and was sentenced to death on June 16th, 2011. On March 24, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction.
Officer Davis had served with the Pelham Police Department for 4-1/2 years. He had previously served with the University of Alabama Police Department and Calera Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Davis gave the Pelham Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pelham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pelham Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Philip is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Philip is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Philip is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2009, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 2009, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2009, 63 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Philip was 33. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Philip had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Philip was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Philip had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Philip was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Philip had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Fridays: 14.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Pelham Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 12.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Pelham Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Philip among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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