Mobile Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 15, 1943
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 15, 1943
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 15 years
Officer Ollie Mason was shot and killed at approximately 345 pm while answering a domestic complaint on South Hamilton Street.
The 54-year-old suspect had barricaded himself in his garage after beating his wife and three of his children. As Officer Mason and another officer approached the garage, the suspect opened fire, killing Officer Mason. The officers managed to return fire, seriously wounding the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Officer Mason had served with the Mobile Police Department. He was survived by his wife and four children.