Constable John A. Armstrong
Tecumseh Police Department
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, November 7, 1940

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 7, 1940
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Constable Armstrong was shot and killed as he and another constable attempted to serve court papers on a man for an unpaid debt. The constables were ordered to collect $7.10 or confiscate the man's car. When they confronted the man, he went into his house, retrieved a shotgun, and shot Constable Armstrong in the chest.

Constable Armstrong had served with the Tecumseh Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.