Birmingham Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, April 7, 1984
Add to My HeroesMarcus L. Reid
Officer Marcus Reid and Officer Sharon Robinson were killed in an automobile crash while responding to a burglar alarm at 2:20 a.m.
On their way to the location, their vehicle went out of control and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Warrior Road and Avenue P. in Birmingham. The alarm call they were responding to turned out to be a false alarm.
Officer Reid had served with the Birmingham Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, two sisters, and a grandmother.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 331
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsOfficer Reid,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Birmingham. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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