Undersheriff Benjamin L. Goorman

Undersheriff Benjamin L. Goorman

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, June 20, 1945

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Benjamin L. Goorman

Undersheriff Benjamin Goorman was shot and killed by a burglary suspect while searching an apartment in Littleton, Colorado.

Undersheriff Goorman was taken to the Porter Sanitarium, where he succumbed to his wounds the following day.

The suspect committed suicide after being shot by other officers who were in the apartment.

Undersheriff Goorman was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 29
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Tuesday, June 19, 1945
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide

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Undersheriff Goorman,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arapahoe County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 20, 2025

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