Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Appling was shot and killed by unknown subjects. It is believed that he was murdered in retaliation for an incident in which he shot and killed a suspect.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Appling served with the Northport Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Northport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Appling.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Clyde Appling 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 Northport Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clyde Appling's cause is highlighted.
How Clyde Appling Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clyde Appling is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clyde Appling was killed by rifle.
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