Gordon Mcfall

Death by Force

In the spring of 1967, a tense situation unfolded in Osceola, Arkansas, that would end in tragedy for a dedicated police officer. Patrolman Gordon Mcfall, a 39-year-old white male and a respected United States Army veteran who had served in World War II, was a valued member of the Osceola Police Department, having been with the force for a year. His life was cut short on May 23rd during a protracted and violent confrontation. The incident began when a 65-year-old man, described as mentally ill, ...Read More