Trooper Jesse Roger Jenkins, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri

Trooper Jesse Roger Jenkins

Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, October 14, 1969

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Jesse Roger Jenkins

Trooper Jesse Jenkins was shot and killed inside the Montgomery County Sheriff's office by a prisoner.

The suspect had just appeared before a judge for arraignment on burglary charges. He was transported back to the Montgomery County Sheriff's office. When one deputy answered a phone call, the suspect grabbed his .32 caliber service revolver and attempted to escape. Trooper Jenkins drew his service revolver and the two men exchanged shots, inflicting fatal chest wounds on each other.
Trooper Jenkins is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 29
Tour Not available
Badge 474

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed by Trp. Jenkins

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Saw your memorial sign while traveling. Looked up your story on ODMP. Thank you for your service and bravery hero Trooper Jenkins. May you rest in peace. Forever Remembered. Thoughts are with your family.

G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

February 28, 2023