Officer Jesse N. Louden, Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

Officer Jesse N. Louden

Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, June 17, 1923

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Jesse N. Louden

Officer Jesse Louden was shot during the pursuit of a prowler down North Central Avenue and Sixteenth Street at 3 am.

He was transported to Methodist Hospital where succumbed to his injuries three days after the shooting.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. After escaping twice, the man was paroled in 1968.

Officer Louden was a veteran of the Spanish American War and had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 10 years
Badge 156
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, June 14, 1923
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1968

foot pursuit

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Officer Louden,
On today, the 100th 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 during the Spanish-American War.

R.I.P.
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June 17, 2023