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Officer Brice Hurst and Officer Joe Holliday were shot and killed by a fellow police officer. All three were seen arguing before the incident.
The officer, who claimed self-defense, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. His first trial ended with a hung jury. On September 23, 1924, the charge was dismissed.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hurst served with the Anniston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Anniston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hurst.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Anniston Police Department has lost 15 officers; 13 of them killed feloniously.
Brice is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Brice is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brice 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 1922, 2 officers at Anniston Police Department were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 7 years on record. The heaviest was 1914, with 4.
In 1922, 7 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
April holds 15.4% of these deaths at Anniston Police Department; February holds the most, 15.4%. Wednesdays: 15.4%.
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 11.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 86.7% of all 15 deaths at Anniston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 15.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.7% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Anniston Police Department has 15 officers remembered here, Brice among them.
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John L. Cunningham
Jun 25, 1911
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S. C. Zaner Aug 4, 1911
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Harry Shiretzki
May 23, 1914
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J. W. Dashwood Sep 12, 1914
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Will Dillard
Sep 12, 1914
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Jack Holland
Dec 22, 1914
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Clarence B. Kettles
Feb 1, 1915
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Marion Screws Feb 2, 1915
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Joe Holliday Apr 26, 1922
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Brice Hurst Apr 26, 1922
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Robert Allen Draper Jan 27, 1927
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Grady Todd Aug 2, 1936
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Hoyt Holder
May 22, 1938
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Ralph M. Griffin
Jun 19, 1954
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Justin David Sollohub
Aug 25, 2011
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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