Alexander Edward Thalmann served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 months. Alexander served during the years of the Iraq War, the Libya, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Gunfire
Patrolman Alexander Thalmann succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while conducting a subject stop near the intersection of Oak Street and Elm Street at approximately 11:45 pm.
He was speaking to the man, who had been riding a bicycle, and called for backup. As he continued to talk with the subject, the man suddenly fled on foot and then opened fire, striking Patrolman Thalmann in the face and a second officer in the leg. Other officers were able to return fire and killed the subject.
Both officers were transported to a local hospital, where Patrolman Thalmann remained until passing away on March 31st, 2014.
Patrolman Thalmann was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had only served with the New Bern Police Department for seven months.
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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.
Patrolman Thalmann served with the New Bern Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Bern community. Thank you 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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