Irvin C. L. Starling

1975

Life Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Irvin C. L. Starling served in the U.S. Army for 4 years and 6 months. Irvin served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Patrolman Irvin Starling was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a man who had just beaten his wife moments earlier. As he approached the driver's window the suspect shot him twice before fleeing. The suspect was apprehended a short distance away. The suspect, 49, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on May 21, 2017. Patrolman Starling had served with the Attalla Police Department for six months.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Service Record

U.S. Army

1950 – 1955

Conflicts

Korean War Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Attalla Police Department

Patrolman

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 30W · Line 7 cut as IRVIN C L STARLING

In Our Keeping

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