Trooper David E. Temple
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama
End of Watch: Thursday, September 13, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 13, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Trooper Temple was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man who had just robbed a car lot in Decatur. When Trooper Temple pulled up to the suspect, the man leaned out of the car and opened fire, striking Trooper Temple. The man then got out of the car and walked to where Trooper Temple lay on the ground and shot him several more times.

The suspect fled the scene and led police on a chase through Madison. He was shot and killed by Madison police officers after wounding an officer.