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Resided:
AR, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Sep. 22, 1931
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 53 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Blytheville Police Dept.
AR
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
7 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AR
USA
Tue. Sep. 22, 1931
Summary:
Chief Goodwin was shot and killed by a man he arrested for breaking into several homes.
As Chief Goodwin escorted the suspect to his car, to get his identification, he suddenly produced a pistol and shot the chief four times. The suspect was apprehended by a Mississippi County deputy sheriff minutes later. Six weeks later the suspect committed suicide in jail by slashing his wrist with a razor.
Chief Goodwin had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and child.p
