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Deputy Sheriff John Thrower was shot and killed when he responded to a home in Kellerman to investigate a domestic dispute.
A woman had requested Deputy Thrower accompany her to the home to settle the dispute. As he arrived with the woman a male subject inside shot him in the head, killing him. The man then fled the scene and was never apprehended.
Deputy Thrower's brother, Officer Will Thrower, was shot and killed in the line of duty on August 30th, 1914, while serving with the Tuscaloosa Police Department.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Thrower served with the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Tuscaloosa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Thrower.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1920, 1 officer at Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1920, 4 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 47. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 47.
John was 47. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
John was 47. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
John was 47. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
August holds 40% of these deaths at Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 40%.
August holds 9.6% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 15.1%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .45 caliber, in 0.5% of these deaths.
His people
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-E
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