Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Irvin Starling was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a man who had just beaten his wife moments earlier. As he approached the driver's window the suspect shot him twice before fleeing. The suspect was apprehended a short distance away. The suspect, 49, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on May 21, 2017. Patrolman Starling had served with the Attalla Police Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Starling served with the Attalla Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Attalla community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Starling.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Irvin C. L. Starling 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. Irvin C. L. Starling's cause is highlighted.
How Irvin C. L. Starling Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Irvin C. L. Starling is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Irvin C. L. Starling was killed by gun; unknown type.
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