Sergeant Dale R. McLaughlin, 55, of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office was killed on December 26, 1988 while responding to a domestic disturbance. McLaughlin, a 20-year veteran, and his partner Deputy Duncan MacDonald arrived to de-escalate a family dispute when a male suspect produced a .380 caliber handgun and opened fire. Both officers were struck; McLaughlin sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, arm, and leg and was transported to Denver General Hospital, where he died at 11:12 p.m.

Deputy MacDonald was also wounded but returned fire and fatally shot the suspect at the scene. The suspect died from those wounds; MacDonald survived his injuries. What can readers add who knew Sergeant McLaughlin or who have information about that night?