Patrolman Narvin Alex Powell Sr., 61, of the Winnfield Police Department was killed while responding to a burglary on September 26, 1992. According to reports, Powell found a suspect hiding under a desk inside the burglarized business and began to handcuff the person. A struggle followed, during which the suspect seized Powell’s service revolver and fatally shot him.

The suspect was taken into custody, charged with Powell’s murder, and later convicted. The court originally imposed the death penalty; that sentence was later commuted to life in prison. Powell’s death remains a stark reminder of the risks faced by officers on routine calls.

If anyone knew Patrolman Powell, witnessed the incident, or has information about the case, please share what you know.