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Felix Underwood

Died October 7, 1973

Felix Underwood served in the U.S. Army for 3 years and 4 months. Felix served during the years of World War II.

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

Officer Felix Underwood was shot and killed at the scene of a traffic accident. While attempting to investigate the traffic accident a emotionally disturbed person jumped in his car and shot him. It was later discovered that the shooter had committed a murder prior to killing Officer Underwood. The shooter was remanded to a mental institution for 10 years.

Survivors
Officer Underwood had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1942 – 1946
Also Served
Birmingham Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 13W · Line 8 cut as FELIX UNDERWOOD
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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.

Police Officer Underwood served with the Birmingham Police Department.

Thank you for your service to the Birmingham community, 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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