Opp Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Tuesday, August 20, 1946
Add to My HeroesArnold Jackson Dorman
Patrolman Dorman was shot and killed as he and other officers served arrest warrants on three sawmill workers for fighting in a bar. As one of the suspects was placed in a patrol car he grabbed an officer's gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Patrolman Dorman. Officers returned fire killing one of the suspects and wounding another.
Patrolman Dorman had served with the agency for 7 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender One shot and killed
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View all 9 ReflectionsPatrolman Dorman,
Please fotgive for getting your name wrong in my previous reflection left for you. Thank you again for your service as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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