Patrolman Jesse P. Wooten
Memphis Police Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 21, 1922

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: Tuesday, February 21, 1922
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Wooten died after being struck by a trolley car. Patrolman Wooten was responding to a disturbance call inside the Greek Cafe at the corner of McLemore Street and Rayburn Street. As Patrolman Wooten crossed the street he was struck by a trolley car and spun into a second trolley car going in the opposite direction. He was crushed between the two trolley cars.

Patrolman Wooten was removed to Baptist Hospital where he died the next morning from his injuries.