Officer Ronald Dale Baker
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, May 2, 1983

Biographical Info
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 4264

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 2, 1983
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Officer Baker was shot and killed with his own weapon after being overpowered by two suspects. He was on patrol in southeast Dallas when he confronted two suspects. After shooting him they ran over him twice with their van. The two fled to Arkansas where committed suicide when authorities surrounded them.

Officer Baker had served with the agency for 4 years. He was survived by his expectant wife.