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Resided:
AL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Oct. 02, 1987
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 59 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
AL
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
20
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AL
USA
Fri. Oct. 02, 1987
Summary:
Deputy Dutton was shot and killed while responding to assist the Robertsdale Police Department on a suicide call. Deputy Dutton responded with several officers in the area behind a store off Chicago Street in Robertsdale. The suspect was sitting behind an abandoned building with a shotgun. While negotiating with officers, the suspect fired a single shot striking Deputy Dutton in the upper abdomen. Officers returned fire on the suspect striking him several times. Deputy Dutton was transported to South Baldwin Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Deputy Dutton had served with Baldwin County Sheriff's Office for four years and had previously served in the United States Army Reserve as a Master Sergeant. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sisters.
