Roll of Honor
Incident
Acting Sheriff Andrew Mulder was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest. The suspect, who shot him from a house he was barricaded in, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with murder.
The suspect was hanged on January 19, 1918.
Acting Sheriff Mulder is buried in China Grove Cemetery in Elmore County.
Acting Sheriff Mulder, On today, the 108th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elmore County.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) January 26th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Acting Sheriff Mulder served with the Elmore County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Wetumpka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Acting Sheriff Mulder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Acting Sheriff Andrew Marvin Mulder is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Elmore County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Andrew Marvin Mulder's cause is highlighted.
How Andrew Marvin Mulder Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Andrew Marvin Mulder is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Andrew Marvin Mulder was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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