Patrolman John Emond Hensley, Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma

Patrolman John Emond Hensley

Muskogee Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, July 31, 1934

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John Emond Hensley

Patrolman Hensley was shot and killed when he and his partner stopped a taxi cab for a traffic violation. Unbeknownst to the officer, the driver of the cab was an escaped convict from the penitentiary at McAlester. The man suddenly attacked the officers and gained control of Patrolman Hensley's partner's service revolver. He shot both officers, fatally wounding Patrolman Hensley. Patrolman Hensley returned fire critically wounding the suspect.

The suspect, who had served 18 months of a 30 year sentence for armed robbery, died from his wounds.

Patrolman Hensley had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, July 30, 1934
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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Patrolman Hensley,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Muskogee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 31, 2024