Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, March 28, 1900
Add to My HeroesJ. Wafe Adams
Officer Adams and Officer George Kirkley were shot and killed while attempting to stop a suspect they had just witnessed committing a robbery. The suspect was sentenced to death and hanged for the murders on June 29, 1901.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1901
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Adams,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Birmingham.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
March 28, 2020
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