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Patrick Neal Weatherford

Case from Newport, AR dated Jun 12, 2017

Victim Details

Patrick Neal Weatherford

Male

White / Caucasian

Newport

AR

2017-06-12

41

Patrick

Neal Weatherford

06/21/2026

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On a summer evening in Newport, Arkansas, the life of 41-year-old Patrick Neal Weatherford was tragically cut short. On June 12, 2017, Lieutenant Weatherford, a respected 15-year veteran of the Newport Police Department, was investigating a report of a vehicle break-in. During the investigation, a suspect fled on foot, and Weatherford, along with other officers, gave chase. The pursuit ended abruptly when the suspect turned and opened fire, fatally wounding the decorated officer. Weatherford was ...
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  • Fox News: Arkansas officer killed: Teen held in connection with shooting
  • WREG.com: Arkansas police officer killed in line of duty
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