WB
U.S. Marine Corps Wayne Boggus
1963
Wayne Clifton Boggus. Wayne also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two stepchildren, mother, and sister.
Service Record
1940 – 1945
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Scottsboro Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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August 2, 2026
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