Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Luther Bozeman was struck and killed by a truck driven by a moonshiner who attempted to escape as the sheriff and his deputies raided his still. Deputies shot out the tires on the suspect's truck and captured him near the scene.
The suspect, accused of having deliberately run over Sheriff Bozeman, was charged with first degree murder. At his trial he claimed he did not see the sheriff because he was standing in tall grass. On April 15, 1951, he was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice are always remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 29th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Bozeman served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Columbiana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Bozeman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Luther T. Bozeman 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 97,756 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 Shelby 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. Luther T. Bozeman's cause is highlighted.
How Luther T. Bozeman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Luther T. Bozeman is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Luther T. Bozeman was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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