Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Thomas Miller was shot and killed at Poplar Creek Church in Leighton. He was attending an all-day singing at the church when he was shot by a man who held a grudge against him. Sheriff Miller died of his wounds three days later. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Miller served with the Colbert County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Tuscumbia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Thomas P. Miller 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 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 8.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Colbert County Sheriff's Office, 10 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas P. Miller's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas P. Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas P. Miller is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thomas P. Miller was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Colbert County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
