Washington Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, September 25, 1926
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 25, 1926
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Chief Dellinger was shot and killed after responding to a home on East Second Street to investigate reports of a drunk man attempting to break into the house. As the chief stepped from his car the suspect opened fire at close range, striking him in the head three times.
The suspect fled the scene and committed suicide moments later as other officers approached the scene.
Chief Dellinger was survived by his wife and son.