Dale R. McLaughlin served in the U.S. Army for 11 years and 11 months. Dale served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Sergeant Dale McLaughlin was shot and killed at a domestic disturbance call at 10 pm. When Sergeant McLaughlin and another deputy arrived on the scene, the female had left and went across the street. The suspect was asked for identification, and when the suspect reached behind him and he said he had something else for them. The suspect pulled out a .380 caliber handgun and shot Sergeant McLaughlin and the deputy. The wounded deputy was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Sergeant McLaughlin was transported to the Denver General Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds at 11:12 pm. Sergeant McLaughlin had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He was survived by his wife, three children, and grandchildren. One of his children later went on to serve in law enforcement, as well as one of his grandsons.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant McLaughlin gave the Adams County Sheriff's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Brighton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant McLaughlin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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