Conservation Officer Arvid Erickson

Conservation Officer Arvid Erickson | Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan
Conservation Officer Arvid Erickson

Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan

End of Watch Wednesday, September 29, 1926

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Arvid Erickson

Officer Arvid Erickson and Officer Emil Skoglund were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for firearms violations in the woods near Gwinn, Michigan. After shooting both officers, the suspect placed their bodies in the officers' vehicle and submerged them in a lake. After being arrested the suspect led authorities to the location where the bodies and vehicle were recovered.

The suspect was convicted of murdering both officers and was sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison 22 years later.

Officer Erickson was a World War I veteran and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to life

arrest, weapons violation

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