Detective Sergeant Eugene M. Hagan, Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Detective Sergeant Eugene M. Hagan

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, September 28, 1934

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Eugene M. Hagan

Detective Sergeant Hagan was shot and killed while on a stakeout in the 800 block of South Fourth Street. He had been investigating a series of holdups. Two men were apprehended and charged with his murder. Both blamed each other. One, 22-years-old, was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. A year later his sentence was commuted to life. He was paroled on June 17, 1943.

Detective Sergeant Hagan served with the Louisville Police Department for five years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled in 1943

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Det. Sgt. Hagen,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 28, 2024