Policeman Alex Norris, Beaufort Police Department, North Carolina

Policeman Alex Norris

Beaufort Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, September 1, 1941

Alex Norris

Policeman Alex Norris was shot and killed by a night watchman whom he had stopped for drunk driving.

Before succumbing to his wound, Policeman Norris made a death-bed statement to his family not to harm the man who shot him, as the man was suffering from a terminal illness.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Norris' murder and sentenced to 25 to 30 years in prison.

Policeman Norris had served with the Beaufort Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, August 31, 1941
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 30 years

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On behalf of the men and women of the Beaufort Police Department and the Beaufort community, we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Always remembered...

Chief Paul D. Burdette, Jr.
Beaufort Police Department

August 31, 2016