Sherman Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, December 23, 1969
Add to My HeroesDonald Clark Arnold
Sergeant Donald Arnold was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery at a local service station. He routinely stopped at the station during his shift to check on the graveyard shift employees.
When he arrived at the service station, the three suspects took the attendant and hid in the bathroom. As Sergeant Arnold walked through the building, one of the suspects fired through the open door, striking Sergeant Arnold several times. He was found with his service revolver still in its holster. The suspects then murdered the attendant and fled the scene.
The shooter was arrested and sentenced to death for Sergeant Arnold's murder and life for the attendant's murder. His death sentence was commuted to life in 1972.
Sergeant Arnold had served with the Sherman Police Department for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and three young daughters.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 17 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsMy dad was a detective on the Sherman PD department the early morning Officer Arnold became a fallen officer. I was 8 years old, and I remember my dad had left early that morning to investigate at the station.
He was part of a 4 person task force that went to Dallas approved by city council for further investigation that did deliver the killer. I remember to this day him sitting at the table reviewing sketches that he quickly turned over from my view.
My dad had such respect for you and was broken hearted that you did not know you were walking into the line of fire and had no chance to retrieve your revolver.
RIP Sgt Arnold & God Bless Your Family
Diana Martello
Daughter of Detective Bowling December 23, 1969
May 20, 2022
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