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Policeman Tolbert was shot and killed while observing several people in a store, after it had closed, drinking illegal liquor. When store owner's son discovered him watching him and his friends he fired four shots from a rifle from within the store through the front door. As Policeman Tolbert returned fire, a bullet passed through the door and killed him. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Tolbert served with the Tallapoosa Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tallapoosa community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Tolbert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tallapoosa Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Oscar is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Oscar is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Oscar 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 1919, 10 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1919, 212 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1919, 232 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 12.9%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Tallapoosa Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.8% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Tallapoosa Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Oscar among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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