Roll of Honor
James C. Corbin
Incident
Location: Alabama Weapon: Handgun Offender: Charged with murder
Special Agent James Corbin was shot and killed in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad yards in the north part of Montgomery, Alabama.
He observed a man getting off of a train and confronted him. The man began to walk away but then turned and fired several shots, striking Agent Corbin. Despite being wounded he returned fire.
Agent Corbin was transported to St. Margaret's Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
Two suspects was arrested several days later and charged with murder.
Agent Corbin was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Agent Corbin was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Corbin served with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Corbin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent James C. Corbin 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, 10 of 15 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. James C. Corbin's cause is highlighted.
How James C. Corbin Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James C. Corbin is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James C. Corbin was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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