Wayne Clifton Boggus. Wayne also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Wayne served during the years of World War II.
Patrolman Wayne Boggus was shot and killed after he and another officer arrested a drunk and disorderly man. They searched the man and located a concealed handgun. As they walked him to the patrol car, the man produced a second concealed handgun and shot Patrolman Boggus in the neck. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Boggus was able to return fire and fatally wounded the suspect. Patrolman Boggus was a United States Marine Corps Reserve World War II veteran who had served with the Scottsboro Police Department for four months and previously served as a correctional officer for three years.
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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.
Patrolman Boggus gave the Scottsboro Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Scottsboro 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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