Bio & Incident Details
Age: 28
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 10/6/1982
Weapon: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect: Died in prison
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Officer Bolton was shot and killed while attempting to question a man during a domestic disturbance. He had been called to a women's shelter where a married man was attempting to see his girlfriend. As Officer Bolton arrived the man was attempting to enter his vehicle. Officer Bolton unsuccessfully attempted to stop him. The suspect was able to grab a .357 revolver from the vehicle and shoot him. Officer Bolton returned fire as the suspect fled. Office Bolton was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. After a short pursuit the suspect was captured and convicted. He later died in prison.
Officer Bolton was survived by his wife and two children.
