Dornell Cousette served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. Dornell served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.
Investigator Dornell Cousette was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant at a home near the intersection of Short 17th Street and 33rd Avenue at 6:25 pm.
The subject, 20, was wanted for failing to appear on prior felony charges and had been located at his home by a bondsman. When Investigator Cousette arrived at the scene to assist, the man ran inside the home. Investigator Cousette pursued him inside, where the man opened fire. Investigator Cousette was struck in the face. Despite being mortally wounded, he was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
Investigator Cousette was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
The subject was arrested after showing up at the hospital as a result of his gunshot wounds. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2026.
Investigator Cousette was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for 13 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Investigator Cousette gave the Tuscaloosa Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tuscaloosa community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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