Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff George McNeill was shot and killed as he and another arrested a man wanted on a warrant for assault and intent to murder.
They had gone to the man's home, on the Tyler Road five miles from Selma, to locate him. They were let into the home and encountered the man holding a shotgun inside. The other deputy was able to disarm the man and he was placed in custody.
Before leaving the home the other deputy was distracted after being called to the front door. The subject took the opportunity to draw another gun and he shot Deputy McNeill. Despite his wounds, Deputy McNeill returned fire and killed the man.
Deputy McNeill was survived by his wife and several children.
Survivors
Deputy McNeill was survived by his wife and several children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McNeill served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Selma community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McNeill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George Foote McNeill 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 Dallas 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. George Foote McNeill's cause is highlighted.
How George Foote McNeill Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Foote McNeill is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Foote McNeill was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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