Officer Ollie Mason, Mobile Police Department, Alabama

Officer Ollie Mason

Mobile Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Tuesday, June 15, 1943

Ollie Mason

Officer Mason was shot and killed at approximately 1545 hours while answering a domestic complaint on South Hamilton Street.

The 54-year-old suspect had barricaded himself in his garage after beating his wife and three of his children. As Officer Mason and another officer approached the garage the suspect opened fire killing Officer Mason. The officers managed to return fire seriously wounding the suspect.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Bio

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 15 years

Most Recent Reflection

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Officer Mason,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mobile. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 15, 2018