Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Walter Granger was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had assaulted a boy earlier in the day. As Marshal Granger approached the man's home, the man opened fire with a 16 gauge shotgun. The blast struck Marshal Granger in the abdomen, killing him. The suspect was arrested the following day and charged with Marshal Granger's murder. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years. A year later he was granted a new trial. Marshal Granger had served as the city marshal for only 1 month and had previously served as the superintendent of the Jefferson County Prison Farm. He was survived by his wife, four children, sister, and two brothers. One of his brothers also served as a police officer.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, sister, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Granger served with the Tarrant City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tarrant City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Granger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Walter Franklin Granger 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter Franklin Granger's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Franklin Granger Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Franklin Granger is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter Franklin Granger was killed by shotgun; 16 gauge.