Officer Jesse Emmett Griffin, Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer Jesse Emmett Griffin

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, December 28, 1933

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Jesse Emmett Griffin

Officer Jesse Griffin was killed in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Commerce Street and Crowdus Street while responding to a stabbing call.

During his response, another driver turned in front of him, causing a collision. He succumbed to his injuries the next day at Baylor Hospital.

Officer Griffin had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 4 years
Badge 291

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, December 27, 1933

emergency response, motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Though I was born long after you died my grandfather, your brother, John Ryan Griffin told me about you. I also know your Uncle John Ryan was Chief of Police for Dallas around the same time I am on very honored to have you both as my family

Carol Lumsden
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April 11, 2024