James Robinson
1972
James Buford Robinson.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper James Robinson was killed while assisting Talladega police officers in an investigation of a report of a man with a rifle on Battle Street. The man, 24, shot at both Talladega officers, wounding one, before running approximately 10 blocks and entering a home on Chandler Street. The man exited the home and shot Trooper Robinson in the throat. The man was taken into custody after being shot and wounded. Trooper Robinson was a Korean War veteran and had served with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and brother.
Service Record
Also Served
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Trooper
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