Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Monday, December 6, 1982
Mark 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 79 ReflectionsWhat a horrible loss of life. G-d bless you and may you always Rest In Peace
Robin Turkell
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December 25, 2018
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