U.S. Army · United States 
Algie Long
1973
Algie L. Long served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Algie also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Algie Long was shot and killed after arresting two suspects for burglary. Patrolman Long brought the suspects to police headquarters to book them. While inside headquarters, a third suspect entered and shot and killed him and the janitor. The shooter fled the scene in Patrolman Long's car but was apprehended a short time later in Columbus, Georgia. The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 125 years in prison on February 21, 1973. He was denied parole in 2018. Patrolman Long was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Hurtsboro Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and son. He is buried at the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Russell County, Alabama.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1956 – 1959
U.S. Army
Also Served
Hurtsboro Police Department
Patrolman
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