Trooper Algin Sidney Pavatt
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas
End of Watch: Sunday, September 26, 1948

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, September 26, 1948
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Trooper Pavatt was shot and killed by a AWOL soldier while checking cabins in a remote area because of a series of burglaries. The suspect shot Trooper Pavatt from a cabin. The next day the owner of the cabin was found in a shallow grave nearby. The suspect was captured near Oklahoma City nine days later. He was returned to Arkansas and charged with the owner of the cabin and Trooper Pavatt's murder.

Trooper Pavatt had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and child.