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In the early morning hours of February 3, 1977, Lieutenant Edward Lee Worrell, a male officer with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, responded to a burglary in progress at Howard's Discount Center on North Stateline Avenue. Accompanied by his partner, Patrolman James 'Butch' Clark, Worrell arrived at the scene unaware of the deadly ambush that awaited them. As the two officers exited their patrol car, they were met with gunfire from a high-powered rifle. Both men were struck, and Lieuten ...Read More
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Edward Lee Worrell
Male
White / Caucasian
Texarkana
AR
1977-02-03
28
Edward
Lee Worrell
Yes
11/13/2025
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
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
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
06/25/2023
