Lieutenant Curtis William Denton, Jr., Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Lieutenant Curtis William Denton, Jr.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, January 25, 1989

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Curtis William Denton, Jr.

Lieutenant Curtis Denton was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to stop three suspects from stealing a car from his apartment complex's parking lot in the 4200 block of Hessmer Avenue at 3:00 am.

The suspects were able to overpower Lieutenant Denton, gain control of his .357 revolver, and shoot him. One of the suspects was later shot and killed by police, and the two other suspects were forced to join the military as part of their sentence.

Lieutenant Denton was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for 23 years. He was survived by his two daughters, father, brother, and five sisters.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 23 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

robbery

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Lt. Denton,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 25, 2025