Marshal Burrell E. Dawkins
Ocala Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, March 1, 1881
Add to My HeroesBurrell E. Dawkins
Marshal Dawkins was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in downtown Ocala near Broadway Street and Magnolia Avenue. The suspect was acquitted of murder.
Marshal Dawkins was the elected marshal and had been with the agency for 12 years. He was the fourth black law enforcement officer to be killed in the line of duty in Florida.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsMarshal Dawkins,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ocala.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 1, 2021
