Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 22, 1918
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 22, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Officer Sims was shot and killed by a youth he was attempting to serve a warrant on.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years.
Officer Sims was survived by his wife and two daughters.