Chief of Police Marvin James Bell

Chief of Police Marvin James Bell | Elizabethtown Police Department, North Carolina
Elizabethtown Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Marvin James Bell

Elizabethtown Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, September 30, 1972

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Marvin James Bell

Chief Bell was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call. He was familiar with the suspect and had arrested him several times before. As he approached the man the suspect drew a weapon and opened fire, mortally wounding Chief Bell. Chief Bell was able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Chief Bell was survived by his wife and two children.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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My Uncle Jimmy will forever be remembered by me, always cooking on his brick grill and spending time with family . Still missed all these years later!

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