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Patrolman Ralph L. Croxton | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

Ralph L. Croxton

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Tuesday, April 1, 1924

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 7 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 4/1/1924

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed Suicide

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Patrolman Croxton was shot and killed by a man he arrested in a raid previous night. The suspect confronted Patrolman Croxton at 18th Avenue and Portland Avenue. A heated argument ensued and the suspect pulled a pistol and killed Patrolman Croxton.

Patrolman Croxton had been with the agency for only 7 months. He was was survived by his wife and infant son.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 1, 2010

 

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