Officer John Aquilla Moore, Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

Officer John Aquilla Moore

Birmingham Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, December 5, 1913

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John Aquilla Moore

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.