Lieutenant Ronald Opie McPherson
Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, May 2, 1979
Add to My HeroesRonald Opie McPherson
Lieutenant Opie McPherson was accidentally shot and killed during a SWAT training exercise at the Cummins Unit.
He was survived by a wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsLt. McPherson,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
May 2, 2019
