Four Oaks Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, February 26, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn Stough Stroup
Constable John Stroup was shot and killed near Corinth Crossing by a man he was attempting to arrest for the larceny of a buggy robe and a raincoat.
The suspect, out on bail for stealing a buggy and harness, escaped. On July 7, 1920, he was apprehended in Grimesland at his fathers home. It was discovered shortly after he murdered Constable Stroup he got a job on a ship and went to sea. He was on shore leave when he went to his father's home.
Constable Stroup was survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 9 ReflectionsConstable Stroup,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Four Oaks. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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