Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, May 21, 1974
Add to My HeroesSimmons Arrington
Police Officer Simmons Arrington was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a man with a shotgun in the 15800 block of NW 38th Place.
When he arrived on the scene, he approached the man who was sitting in a vehicle. The suspect stated that he was the one they were looking for and then shot Officer Arrington at point-blank range in the chest. Officer Arrington was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect was shot and wounded by a responding detective. The man was found incompetent to stand trial and committed to Florida State Hospital.
Three days earlier Officer Arrington was the first officer to arrive at the scene of the murder of Sergeant Harrison Crenshaw. Officer Arrington was off-duty, hosting a barbecue at his home when he heard gunshots and went to investigate.
Officer Arrington had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for over five years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 816
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed
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View all 25 ReflectionsOfficer Arrington,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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May 21, 2024
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