Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Narvin Powell was shot and killed while arresting a burglary suspect. Patrolman Powell found the suspect hiding under a desk of a local business he had broken into. He was placing handcuffs on the subject when the subject attacked him, gained control of his service revolver, and shot him. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Powell served with the Winnfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Winnfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Powell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Narvin Alex Powell, Sr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Winnfield Police Dept., 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Narvin Alex Powell, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Narvin Alex Powell, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Narvin Alex Powell, Sr. is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Narvin Alex Powell, Sr. was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Winnfield Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
