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Headstone of James Buford Robinson

James Buford Robinson

Died December 10, 1972

James Buford Robinson.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Trooper James Robinson was killed while assisting Talladega police officers in an investigation of a report of a man with a rifle on Battle Street. The man, 24, shot at both Talladega officers, wounding one, before running approximately 10 blocks and entering a home on Chandler Street. The man exited the home and shot Trooper Robinson in the throat. The man was taken into custody after being shot and wounded. Trooper Robinson was a Korean War veteran and had served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for seven years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and brother.
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Service Record
Also Served
Alabama Department of Public Safety
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Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 23-E · Line 7 cut as JAMES B ROBINSON
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Robinson gave the Alabama Department of Public Safety 7 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Alabama, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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