Rhode Island State Police, Rhode Island
End of Watch Wednesday, May 30, 1934
Add to My HeroesArnold L. Poole
Lieutenant Arnold Poole was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in Wickford. The suspect fought with Lieutenant Poole and shot him after he had fallen to the ground.
The suspect was shot and killed by other troopers after being located a short time later.
Lieutenant Poole was posthumously awarded the agency's State Police Service Ribbon. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. He is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island.
Lieutenant Poole was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge 57
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsLt. Poole,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army as a member of the 26th “Yankee” Division in Europe fighting the Germans during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 30, 2024
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