Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, June 23, 1916
Add to My HeroesJames D. Hagerty
Lieutenant James Hagerty was shot and killed after being ambushed by a man who had stolen another officer's revolver. Lieutenant Hagerty had followed the suspect until he was ambushed at Washington and Morris streets.
The suspect was later apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in 1938.
Lieutenant Hagerty had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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