Wichita Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Friday, November 30, 1923
Add to My HeroesRobert C. Scudder
Patrolman Robert Scudder succumbed to gunshot wounds received six days earlier.
He was shot after responding to a disturbance at a local dance hall. As he walked up the stairs, he encountered a man coming down. He began to search the subject but was shot when the man produced a gun.
Five days later, the suspect was shot and critically wounded when police attempted to take him from a train in Emporia, Kansas. On July 8th, 1924, he was convicted of fourth-degree manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison. He was released on March 15th, 1926.
Patrolman Scudder was a Kansas National Guard veteran and had served with the Wichita Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, November 24, 1923
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Scudder,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Kansas National Guard.
R.I.P.
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