Patrolman Alexander Edward Thalmann, New Bern Police Department, North Carolina

Patrolman Alexander Edward Thalmann

New Bern Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, March 31, 2014

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Alexander Edward Thalmann

Patrolman Alexander Thalmann succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while conducting a subject stop near the intersection of Oak Street and Elm Street at approximately 11:45 pm.

He was speaking to the man, who had been riding a bicycle, and called for backup. As he continued to talk with the subject, the man suddenly fled on foot and then opened fire, striking Patrolman Thalmann in the face and a second officer in the leg. Other officers were able to return fire and killed the subject.

Both officers were transported to a local hospital, where Patrolman Thalmann remained until passing away on March 31st, 2014.

Patrolman Thalmann was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had only served with the New Bern Police Department for seven months. He is survived by his mother, twin sister, sister, and brother.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 7 months
Badge 190
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, March 28, 2014
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

suspicious person

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Hey buddy, well today is the 65th anniversary of Sgt. Mayo's death. I often think you, Don and Carl. I will sometimes dip into the memorial room and look at your pictures and wonder where each of you would have been in your life. What would you have accomplished. Life is short, but sometimes a lot shorter for others, BUT I know God has a plan in everything. Brother you are missed by so many. We try hard to keep the memories of you, Don and Carl alive, to share our memories with the younger officers. I would have gladly took you place, but God's plans are far bigger than mine. We love you Alex.

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New Bern Police Department

May 29, 2025