Police Officer Felix G. Presson
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad Police Department
Railroad Police
End of Watch: Sunday, August 22, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available

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

Officer Presson was found mortally wounded in the railway yards at Memphis, Tennessee. He had been shot four times and died before he could make a statement.

The suspect was arrested in New York City in 1941 after shooting at a detective. The man confessed to the murder of Officer Presson while confined to Sing Sing prison for the attempted murder of the detective.

Officer Presson had served with the agency for 18 months and had previously served with the Carroll County Sheriff's Officer for 13.5 years. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, parents, and seven siblings.