Sgt. Rex Winchester - Irondale, Alabama
N 33° 32.291 W 086° 42.409
16S E 527220 N 3710991
The City of Irondale, AL remembers one who gave his life in protecting others.
Waymark Code: WM45DR
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2008
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Sergeant Winchester was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance involving a drunk suspect. Sergeant Winchester believed the suspect was in the back yard and as he approached the screen door to the house the suspect, who was actually inside, fired through the door. Sergeant Winchester was fatally wounded. The suspect committed suicide a short time later.
Sergeant Winchester had served with the Irondale Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
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