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Resided:
GA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jun. 12, 1980
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Swainsboro Police Dept.
GA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
1
On The Job:
8 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
GA
USA
Thu. Jun. 12, 1980
Summary:
Chief Powell was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call. As he was arrested the male subject suddenly spun around and shot the chief twice with a weapon he had managed to conceal. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to crawl back to his patrol car and call for assistance. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Chief Powell had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
