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U.S. Army · United States 
Irvin C. L. Starling
1975
Irvin C. L. Starling served the U.S. Army for 5 years. Irvin served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Irvin Starling was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a man who had just beaten his wife moments earlier. As he approached the driver's window the suspect shot him twice before fleeing. The suspect was apprehended a short distance away. The suspect, 49, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison on May 21, 2017. Patrolman Starling had served with the Attalla Police Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1950 – 1955
Conflicts
Korean War
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Attalla Police Department
Patrolman
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Record added
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