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Officer John Aquilla Moore | Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

Officer

John Aquilla Moore

Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Friday, December 5, 1913

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 5, 1913
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Moore was shot and killed as he and his partner entered a disorderly house to investigate illegal activities. The proprietress shot Officer Moore through the chest. Officer Moore managed to return fire, killing her.

Officer Moore had been with the Birmingham Police Department for five years. His father was also a Birmingham police officer.