Hot Springs Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Saturday, October 29, 1955
Add to My HeroesColumbus Garrett
Lieutenant Columbus Garrett was killed just before noon when 27 cases of confiscated dynamite exploded during disposal.
Two other civilian city employees were killed, and several were injured.
Lieutenant Garrett had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for ten years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsTHIS IS MY GRANDFATHER AND I AM HONORED TO SAY THAT HE DIED WHEN MY MOM WAS ONLY A YEAR OLD. HIS NAME HAS NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN. R.I.L
ERICA MORGAN
March 23, 2023
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