Patrolman Jack Norwood Jernigan, Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming

Patrolman Jack Norwood Jernigan

Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Thursday, March 4, 1954

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Jack Norwood Jernigan

Patrolman Jernigan was shot and killed after he and two Air Force policemen answered a disturbance at a local restaurant. During the encounter the suspect attempted to gain control of one of the officers' weapons. Patrolman Jernigan pushed the Air Force policeman out of harms way and drew his weapon. He and the suspect exchanged shots and were both fatally wounded.

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Age 50
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Patrolman Jernigan,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cheyenne. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 4, 2024