Prichard Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, August 12, 1978
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 12, 1978
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large
Patrolman Pope was ambushed and shot and killed while getting into his vehicle at a club. He was shot by a suspect seeking revenge for a previous encounter with the officer. The suspect was arrested but later released due to a lack of evidence.
Patrolman Pope had served with the agency for 7 months. He was survived by his sister.