Higginson Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, March 14, 1997
Add to My HeroesDaniel Philip Longstreet
Patrol Officer Daniel Longstreet was found shot to death in his patrol in the early morning hours of March 14th, 1997.
Officer Longstreet was sitting in his vehicle in a vacant lot when the suspect shot him through the passenger side window. Residents who heard the shots went to the patrol car to notify him that they had heard gunshots but discovered that he had been shot.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged with capital murder in Officer Longstreet's death. He murdered Officer Longstreet in order to silence his testimony in an insurance fraud case. The suspect's 18-year-old sister and her 17-year-old husband were charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution of a felony suspect. On September 8th, 1997, the suspect unexpectedly pleaded guilty during a preliminary arraignment and was immediately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Officer Longstreet was one of the 300-person town's two full-time officers and had served with the Higginson Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 1503
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 79 ReflectionsHey daddy. Today was so hard 25yrs without you. Life is hard without you. I pray you know that your not forgotten. Daddy because of the way you raised me. I know on this day you paid the ultimate price. You were doing what you loved. Hannah has been having a hard time with bullying at school. In the back of my head I keep asking what would you do or tell me to do. Miss you voice and your hugs.
Miss you and love you
Danyell
Danyell davidyan
Oldest daughter
March 14, 2022
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