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Incident
Patrolman Alexander Thalmann succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while conducting a subject stop near the intersection of Oak Street and Elm Street at approximately 11:45 pm.
He was speaking to the man, who had been riding a bicycle, and called for backup. As he continued to talk with the subject, the man suddenly fled on foot and then opened fire, striking Patrolman Thalmann in the face and a second officer in the leg. Other officers were able to return fire and killed the subject.
Both officers were transported to a local hospital, where Patrolman Thalmann remained until passing away on March 31st, 2014.
Patrolman Thalmann was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had only served with the New Bern Police Department for seven months.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, twin sister, sister, and brother.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Thalmann served with the New Bern Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Bern community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Alexander Edward Thalmann served in the U.S. Marine Corps (2011â2011) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Bern Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Alexander is one of 385 officers killed feloniously in NC, 58% of the 664 remembered there.
Alexander is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alexander is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2014, 1 officer in NC was killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 127 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 12.
In 2014, 63 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 119th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2014, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alexander was 22. Of the 370 killed feloniously in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Alexander had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Alexander was 22. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Alexander had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alexander was 22. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alexander had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.2% of these deaths in NC; May holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 12.7%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at New Bern Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58% of all 664 deaths in NC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
New Bern Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Alexander among them.
Where
Military Service
Alexander Edward Thalmann served in the U.S. Marine Corps (2011–2011) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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