DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, August 12, 1927
Add to My HeroesLewell S. Henderson
Officer Lewell Henderson and Officer Miles Phillips were patrolling for bootleggers in a touring car. The touring car crashed on Briarcliff Road near North Decatr Road and both were killed. It is unknown exactly what happened, but it is believed that bootleggers set a roadblock trap for Officers Phillips and Henderson.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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