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Police Officer Michael Caulfield

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Police Officer Michael Caulfield, 22, was shot and killed on September 30, 1982 inside the Forest Park police station by a suspect who had been taken into custody by detectives. The prisoner disarmed another officer and shot Officer Caulfield in the head as he drew his weapon. Officer Caulfield's training officer returned fire killing the offender. Officer Caulfield had served with the Forest Park Police Department for only three months.
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