Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Clarence Kettles and Officer Marion Screws were shot and killed in a gunfight with a man on West 10th Street. The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year in prison.
Survivors
Officer Kettles was survived by his daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kettles served with the Anniston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Anniston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kettles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Clarence B. Kettles is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Anniston Police Department, 13 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 86.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clarence B. Kettles's cause is highlighted.
How Clarence B. Kettles Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 1 year
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clarence B. Kettles is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clarence B. Kettles was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Anniston Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
