U.S. Navy · United States 
Dorian Lee Halvorson
1976
Dorian Lee Halvorson served the U.S. Navy for 1 year. Dorian served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Dorian Halvorson was shot and killed by a juvenile in an apartment at 9211 17th Avenue SW while investigating an earlier shooting. The shooting had occurred in the county, and a witness gave the name of a possible suspect. Officer Halvorson, along with three other officers, went to the apartment at about 11:30 pm to question the 17-year-old suspect. As they approached the basement apartment, the door suddenly opened, and a girl exited as the juvenile suspect opened fire from inside. All four officers returned, striking the suspect multiple times. The suspect then committed suicide. Officer Halvorson was transported to a local hospital, where he died early the following morning. Officer Halvorson had served with the Seattle Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1964 – 1965
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Seattle Police Department
Police Officer
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August 2, 2026
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