Patrolman Ralph L. Croxton

Patrolman Ralph L. Croxton | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman Ralph L. Croxton

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, April 1, 1924

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Ralph L. Croxton

Patrolman Croxton was shot and killed by a man he arrested in a raid previous night. The suspect confronted Patrolman Croxton at 18th Avenue and Portland Avenue near a soft draink stand he owned. A heated argument ensued and the suspect pulled a pistol and killed Patrolman Croxton.

Patrolman Croxton had been with the Louisville Police Department for only six months. He was survived by his wife and infant son.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed Suicide
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Thank you for your service Officer Ralph L. Croxton !!!!!

Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept

May 1, 2025

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