McAlester Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, July 30, 1981
Add to My HeroesDavid J. Sheehan
Detective David Sheehan, Corporal Ronnie Fox, and Narcotics Agent Billy Morgan were killed when their plane crashed into Jack Fork Mountain in southeastern Oklahoma.
The officers were searching for marijuana fields at the time.
Detective Sheehan had served with the McAlester Police Department for 3 1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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View all 8 ReflectionsRIP sir. My condolences to your wife and daughter.
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