Patrolman Mark L. Dabling

Patrolman Mark L. Dabling | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Patrolman Mark L. Dabling | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Mark L. Dabling | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Mark L. Dabling | Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
Patrolman Mark L. Dabling

Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, December 6, 1982

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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
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I had just started as a call taker (complaint clerk). I didn't meet Mark, but I took a call from a business owner that the traffic stop was partially blocking his driveway. Then the call center went quiet. It was a terrible evening. Mark had many friends. The monster who shot him is still in prison and there's some solace in that.

Susanna Branch (Miller, then), Retired
Had just started as a "complaint clerk" (call taker).

October 6, 2021

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