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Deputy J. Kyle Young was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. When Deputy Young along with the Dadeville police chief arrived at the home he was shot in the stomach with a .22 caliber rifle. The police chief knocked the suspect out with the butt of his rifle. The 66-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on August 17, 1961. Deputy Young was twice the Tallapoosa Sheriff and a Alabama prison farm warden.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Young served with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dadeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Young.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
J. is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
J. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1952, 6 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1952, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1952, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
J. was 75. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40.
J. was 75. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
J. was 75. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Sundays: 15.6%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.9% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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