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In the spring of 1979, the life of Lieutenant Ronald Opie Mcpherson, a 27-year-old male, was tragically cut short. On May 2, 1979, the dedicated officer with the Arkansas Department of Corrections was participating in a SWAT training exercise at the Cummins Unit. It was during this training that an accidental discharge of a firearm occurred, leading to his untimely death.
Lieutenant Mcpherson, who was born on November 21, 1951, in Pine Bluff, was known for his commitment to public safety ...Read More
Lieutenant Mcpherson, who was born on November 21, 1951, in Pine Bluff, was known for his commitment to public safety ...Read More
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Ronald Opie Mcpherson
Male
Lincoln
AR
1979-05-02
27
Ronald
Opie Mcpherson
11/13/2025
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I've been reading through some of the posts and couldn't help but feel touched by th... ...Read More
08/06/2023
I've been reading through some of the posts and couldn't help but feel touched by th... ...Read More
08/06/2023
Has anyone else been struck by the emotional weight of Lieutenant McPherson's story? I just came acr... ...Read More
07/02/2023
07/02/2023
I've been following the discussions about Lt. Ronald Opie McPherson, and something that strikes me i... ...Read More
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
