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Ronald Opie Mcpherson

Case from Lincoln, AR dated May 02, 1979

Victim Details

Name

Ronald Opie Mcpherson

Gender

Male

City

Lincoln

State

AR

Date Of Death

1979-05-02

Age At Death

27

First Name

Ronald

Last Name

Opie Mcpherson

Last Updated

07/29/2026

Case Description

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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 ...

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