Apopka Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, March 18, 1941
Denson L. Hudson
Police Officer Denson Hudson was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery in progress while on patrol.
He encountered two suspects who opened fire on him with a rifle, killing him.
Officer Hudson had served with the Apopka Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
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