Morrisville Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Thursday, May 22, 1997
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 1603
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 22, 1997
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Godwin was killed in an accident while responding to a call involving a disgruntled employee with a gun. This call was the second time officers had been dispatched to the scene. While en route, another vehicle pulled in front of him, and his Range Rover police vehicle rolled over, killing him. His canine partner, Gray, survived the accident.
Sergeant Godwin had served with the Morrisville Police Department for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, 8-month-old daughter, mother, and brother.