Terre Haute Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1924
Add to My HeroesStephen Kendall
Detective Stephen Kendall died after he was shot when he interrupted a robbery in progress at the Show-Me filling station at Lafayette and Linden streets.
One of the two suspects also died when Detective Kendall returned fire.
Detective Kendall had served with the Terre Haute Police Department for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender One shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsDet. Kendall,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Terre Haute.
BPA Mike Casey
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