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Chief of Police Claude Hensley | Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia

Chief of Police

Claude Hensley

Clendenin Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 27, 1909

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 33

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 4/27/1909

Weapon: Edged weapon

Suspect: Apprehended

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Chief Claude Hensley was stabbed to death as he attempted to break up a fight at a local theatre. He was attending the theatre when the fight broke out between several patrons. He was stabbed six times as he attempted to separate the men.

The man who stabbed him was arrested.

Chief Hensley was survived by his wife and three children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 27, 2010

 

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