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Incident
Police Officer C.C. Solomon was shot and killed at 1112 Morgan's Alley as he and another officer tried to arrest a man at his home for burglary. The other officer shot and killed the suspect. Patrolman Soloman had served with the Selma Police Department as a full-time officer for 2-1/2 years and had previously served as a special officer for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Solomon gave the Selma Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Selma community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Solomon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Selma Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
C. is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
C. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
C. 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 1946, 2 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1946, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1946, 93 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 67th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
C. was 46. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. C. had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
C. was 46. 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. C. had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
C. was 46. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. C. had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.9% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Mondays: 13.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Selma Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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
Selma Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, C. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-E
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