Detective Matthew A. Dorley
End of Watch: Thu, Jan 23rd, 1919
Date of Incident: Thu, Jan 23rd, 1919
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 52
Incident
Detective Matthew Dorley was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest.
Detective Dorley and his partner were attempting to arrest three robbery suspects at 6th Street and the Vandalia Railroad yards. A gunbattle ensued, leaving Detective Dorley dead. One of the suspects was shot and killed by Detective Dorley's partner.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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1211 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
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