Arlo Slagle
1958
Arlo Slagle.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Slagle was shot and killed when he and two other officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a tavern. Two men were attempting to force a waitress to leave with them. The two appeared to be leaving peacefully when told to do so by the officers when one of them suddenly produced a pistol and shot Patrolman Slagle. The gunman fled amid shots from the other officers. The other man surrendered. The suspect was captured three days later in Valdosta, Georgia. He was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison on October 17, 1958. He was released from prison on December 1, 1966. Patrolman Slagle was survived by his wife, son, and daughter. He was a Korean War veteran.
Survivors
Patrolman Slagle was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Ludington Police Department
Patrolman
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