Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: 9 years
Badge # B-1
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/3/1957
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Sentenced to life
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Chief John Dennis was shot and killed while transporting two prisoners to the county jail. The two men had been arrested during a traffic stop. As he drove to jail one of the men produced a handgun and shot Chief Dennis in the back several times. He was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later. Both suspects were arrested a short time later.
The shooter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison May 17, 1957.
Chief Dennis had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
