Edward Lee Worrell

Murdered
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On February 3, 1977, Lieutenant Edward Lee "Ed" Worrell of the Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at Howard's Discount Center on North Stateline Avenue. Upon arrival, he and Patrolman James "Butch" Clark were ambushed by 15-year-old John Lohbauer, who was acting as a lookout while his two accomplices burglarized the store. Lohbauer fired upon the officers with a high-powered rifle, fatally wounding Lieutenant Worrell and injuring Patrolman Clark. Lieutenant Worr ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Edward Lee Worrell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Texarkana

    AR

    1977-02-03

    28

    Edward

    Lee Worrell

    Yes

    12/31/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about Patrolman Clark and the emotional toll this incident must have taken ... ...Read More
    09/08/2023
    I came across the story of Lieutenant Edward Lee "Ed" Worrell today, and it's a truly devastating re... ...Read More
    08/04/2023
    Does anyone else think it’s really unfair how Lieutenant Worrell’s family had to go through all ... ...Read More
    06/25/2023
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