U.S. Air Force · United States 
Henry Booth
1979
Henry Johnny Booth served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Henry Booth was shot and killed at 7:55 pm while attempting to arrest a wanted person on a warrant. During a struggle, the suspect managed to gain control of his service revolver and shot him. The suspect was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. The Alabama Supreme Court overturned the conviction and ordered a new trial. On December 12th, 1983, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Patrolman Booth was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Mobile Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife. He is buried in Wilson Cemetery at Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1966 – 1970
Also Served
Mobile Police Department
Patrolman
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