Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Monday, December 6, 1982
Add to My HeroesMark L. Dabling
Patrolman Dabling was shot and killed while making a traffic stop. Unbeknownst to him, the violator was an escaped prisoner from Florida. The man exited the vehicle through the passenger side door and opened fire on Patrolman Dabling with a .44 caliber sawed-off rifle.
The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested on I-25 south of the city.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .44 caliber
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 91 ReflectionsI was in 3rd grade in Colorado Springs when Mark Dabling was murdered. I remember it like it was yesterday. I recall when the City named a street for him as well.
RIP, Mark Dabling. This 3rd grader never forgot you.
MSgt Scott Slindee, Retired
United States Air Force
December 18, 2020
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