Patrolman George C. Penn
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina
End of Watch: Sunday, August 22, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 22, 1937
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Penn was shot and killed by two escaped convicts who failed to stop for truck scales. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Penn, the truck was loaded with stolen meat. The suspects led him on a chase that ended in a shootout in Buncombe County. Patrolman Penn was shot and killed after he ran out of ammunition.

The suspects were apprehended and returned to prison. Both men were convicted of Patrolman Penn's murder. They were executed in the gas chamber on July 1, 1938.

Patrolman Penn had been with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and parents.