Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy McMinn was fatally shot in the back while attempting to serve a warrant at a community dance. Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder. One of the men was found guilty and the second was acquitted of the murder. Both men were later shot to death by angry citizens.
Survivors
Deputy McMinn was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McMinn served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McMinn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff William Thomas McMinn 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 Madison County Sheriff's Department, 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Thomas McMinn's cause is highlighted.
How William Thomas McMinn Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Thomas McMinn is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Thomas McMinn was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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