Police Officer Francis X. Fenton, Hartford Police Department, Connecticut

Police Officer Francis X. Fenton

Hartford Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Friday, March 28, 1969

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Francis X. Fenton

Police Officer Francis Fenton was shot and killed when he intervened after an armed man threatened a tavern owner at 140 Homestead Avenue.

Although he was off duty and unarmed, Officer Fenton attempted to convince the man to turn over his weapon. The man shot him and then kicked him as he lay wounded on the floor.

The subject was captured by two detectives a short time later. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on December 19, 1969. He was paroled after serving a short portion of his sentence.

Officer Fenton had the Hartford Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 18 years
Badge 56

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Paroled

off duty, weapons violation

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Officer Fenton,
On today, the 56th 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 with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 28, 2025