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Incident
Patrolman Gregg was shot and killed by a suspect he had arrested for public intoxication at 10:50 pm.
The suspect complained to Patrolman Gregg that he suffered a heart condition and needed his medication from home. Patrolman Gregg stopped at the man's home and allowed him to go inside, unescorted, to obtain the medication. When the man returned to the patrol car, he started an argument. Patrolman Gregg told him he would talk to him later; walked away by his car; noticed a bootle of moonshine on the suspects car front seat; grabbed it and as he turned toward the suspect he shot him six times.
On March 26, 1960 the suspect, 58, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years.
Patrolman Gregg had served with the Maplesville Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Gregg gave the Maplesville Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Maplesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Gregg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Maplesville Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Clyde is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
Clyde is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clyde is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1959, 2 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1959, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1959, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Clyde was 51. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. Clyde had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Clyde was 51. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Clyde had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clyde was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Clyde had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Tuesdays: 15.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Maplesville Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% 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 handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Maplesville Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Clyde among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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