Trooper Ernest J. Morse, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Ernest J. Morse

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Friday, February 13, 1953

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Ernest J. Morse

Trooper Ernest Morse was shot and killed after stopping a stolen vehicle on the Merritt Parkway in Trumbull.

As Trooper Morse approached the car the driver shot him in the abdomen. He was found by a passerby who used his radio to call for assistance. He was taken to Bridgeport City Hospital where he died one hour later.

The subject who shot Trooper Morse was convicted of murder, sentenced to death, and was subsequently executed on July 18th, 1955.

Trooper Morse was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Connecticut State Police for six years.

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Age 31
Tour Not available
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed in 1955

traffic stop, stolen vehicle

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Trooper Morse, it has been 71 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 6 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 13, 2024