Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charlie Pearce was killed in an accident when he was assaulted while transporting a prisoner to jail. He had just arrested the man for public intoxication and placed him in the rear of the cruiser, which did not have a cage. During the driver to jail the man reached around and grabbed Patrolman Pearce around the neck, causing the cruiser to strike a tree. Both Patrolman Pearce and the suspect were killed. Patrolman Pearce had served with the agency for 10 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Pearce gave the Attalla Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Attalla community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Pearce.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charlie G. Pearce 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 Attalla Police Department, 4 of 4 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. Charlie G. Pearce's cause is highlighted.
How Charlie G. Pearce Compares
Offender Outcome
Killed in accident
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charlie G. Pearce is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charlie G. Pearce was killed by person.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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