Police Officer Dorian Lee Halvorson, Seattle Police Department, Washington

Police Officer Dorian Lee Halvorson

Seattle Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Friday, September 24, 1976

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Dorian Lee Halvorson

Police Officer Dorian Halvorson was shot and killed by a juvenile in an apartment at 9211 17th Avenue SW while investigating an earlier shooting.

The shooting had occurred in the county, and a witness gave the name of a possible suspect. Officer Halvorson, along with three other officers, went to the apartment at about 11:30 pm to question the 17-year-old suspect. As they approached the basement apartment, the door suddenly opened, and a girl exited as the juvenile suspect opened fire from inside. All four officers returned, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect then committed suicide.

Officer Halvorson was transported to a local hospital, where he died early the following morning.

Officer Halvorson had served with the Seattle Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, September 23, 1976
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Committed suicide

juvenile offender, shooting call

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Once more, the anniversary is passed, but memory never fades. You are forever my red haired cousin who made me laugh and who I looked up to. I always will wonder what we missed when we lost you.

Karen Halvorson Johnson - family
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September 25, 2024