Corrections Captain David C. Knapps

Corrections Captain David C. Knapps | Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana
Corrections Captain David C. Knapps

Louisiana Department of Corrections, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, December 28, 1999

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David C. Knapps

Corrections Captain David Knapps was killed after being bludgeoned with a hammer during a prison uprising at a Louisiana State Prison in Angola.

He and two other guards had been taken hostage by a small group of inmates. The inmates demanded Captain Knapps' jail keys, and when he refused to hand them over the inmates beat him with the hammer. One inmate, who charged rescuers with a knife, was shot and killed when a rescue team stormed the room.

Captain Knapps had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections for 12 years. He is survived by his son and fiancée.

Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Blunt object; Hammer
  • Offender One shot and killed

prison riot, hostage

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Capt. Knapps,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Louisiana. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 28, 2024

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