Hot Springs Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, September 5, 1986
Add to My HeroesWayne M. Warwick
Sergeant Wayne Warwick succumbed to injuries sustained when he was shot while making a traffic stop in front of the Garland County Sheriff's Office headquarters.
Unbeknownst to Sergeant Warwick, the driver was on his way to murder his girlfriend at the time. During the traffic stop, the man opened fire on him with a .45 caliber handgun, striking him in the leg and groin. After shooting Sergeant Warwick the man ran to a nearby hotel where he shot and killed innocent bystanders before committing suicide.
Sergeant Warwick remained paralyzed until succumbing to his injuries two years later.
Sergeant Warwick had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, July 24, 1984
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI knew Wayne in Viet Nam, we were foxhole partners and he was a dependable, rock solid guy who you could trust to not leave you when the going got tough. Very sorry to read about his demise.
Jim Hanser
USMC
August 28, 2021
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