Police Officer John Edward Logan

Police Officer John Edward Logan

Huntington Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, March 14, 2004

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John Edward Logan

Officer John Logan succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day when he was shot after making a traffic stop.

He attempted to arrest the driver when he discovered the man had warrants. As Officer Logan walked toward the man to arrest him, the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot him in the head and back. Officer Logan was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, where he succumbed to his wounds the following day.

The suspect fled the scene and was chased into Nacogdoches County by officers. He fled into a mobile home and barricaded himself inside for two hours before committing suicide.

Officer Logan had served with the Huntington Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and siblings.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 403

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, March 13, 2004
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Committed suicide

traffic stop, warrant

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Officer Logan,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Huntington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 14, 2024

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