Roll of Honor
George Douglas Althouse
Incident
Special Agent George Althouse was shot and killed in Inverness, Alabama, during a robbery attempt. He had stopped at a convenience store in his undercover sports car when a suspect attempted to rob and carjack him. Special Agent Althouse was shot several times and was fatally wounded. The suspect fled the state but was later captured by authorities. He was convicted of Agent Althouse's murder and sentenced to death. Special Agent Althouse had served with the Drug Enforcement Administration for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Althouse gave the United States Department of Justice 2 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Althouse.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent George Douglas Althouse 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration, 18 of 38 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Douglas Althouse's cause is highlighted.
How George Douglas Althouse Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Douglas Althouse is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Douglas Althouse was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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