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Detective Bennett W. Dorman | New Haven Police Department, Connecticut
New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

Detective

Bennett W. Dorman

New Haven Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Monday, November 1, 1915

Biographical Info

Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 1, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Detective Dorman was shot and killed while pursuing a robbery suspect. Other officers shot and killed the 21-year-old suspect the same day when he ran and refused their order to stop.

Detective Dorman was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.