Police Officer Jonas Aiken, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Jonas Aiken

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Saturday, December 13, 1924

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Jonas Aiken

Police Officer Jonas Aiken was shot and killed with his own service revolver while attempting to stop a man for beating his wife. The suspect was able to gain control of his service weapon and shot Officer Aiken in the back.

The suspect, age 35, was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. He died in prison on November 17, 1935.

Officer Aiken had served with the agency for only one month. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and three brothers.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 1 month
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Died in prison

disorderly

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Officer Aiken,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 13, 2024