Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 4 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/29/1963
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Shannon was shot and killed by a man who was fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident. Officer Shannon was off duty when he heard the collision and went to investigate. When he asked the occupants of the car if they were okay they ran from the scene. Officer Shannon gave chase and caught the male subject but was knocked down by the man. The suspect then grabbed Officer Shannon's service weapon and shot him four times as he lay on the ground.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested a short time later and charged with murder. The vehicle involved in the hit-and-rund turned out to be stolen. Officer Shannon was shot at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue and North 4th Street, across the street from his home.
Officer Shannon had been with agency for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
