Macon Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 11, 1938
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 11, 1938
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Captain Dopson was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to reports of gun shots in Cheatham's Alley. As Captain Dopson's partner exited their car a suspect opened fire on him with a rifle. One of the rounds struck the car and deflected into Captain Dopson's back, killing him.
The suspect fled the scene but was later shot and killed by a detective as he attempted to shoot the Macon police chief.
Captain Dopson had been promoted to the rank of Captain earlier in the day, but had not yet been told. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, brother, and six sisters.