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Harold Gene Matthews
- Jun. 03, 1983 -
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Resided: |
AR, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jun. 03, 1983 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 38 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Lawrence County Sheriff's Dept.
AR
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Sheriff |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Badge: | 101 |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
AR
USA
Fri. Jun. 03, 1983
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Summary: |
Sheriff Harold Matthews was shot and killed while participating in a raid to apprehended a fugitive wanted for the murders of Marshal Kenneth Muir and Deputy Marshal Robert Cheshire, of the United States Marshal's Service, in Medina, North Dakota.
The suspect, who was a member of an anti-government organization, had fled to Arkansas and holed up in a home that built into a hillside. As Sheriff Matthews and several other officers entered the home shots were exchanged. One of the rounds struck Sheriff Matthews in an area not protected by his vest, causing a fatal wound.
The suspect was also shot and killed in the same incident Sheriff Matthews was killed.
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