Trooper Layton T. Davis
Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, March 18, 1976

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 18, 1976
Weapon Used: Handgun; .357 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 100+ years

Trooper Davis was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on I-57 near Effingham. Unbeknownst to him, the vehicle contained two escaped convicts. During the stop one of the suspects slipped a .357 caliber revolver into his waist band. As Trooper Davis frisked him he spotted the revolver and a struggle ensued. The second suspect ran up and held Trooper Davis down as the other suspect shot him. Both suspects were apprehended and sentenced to 100+ years in prison.

Trooper Davis had served with the Illinois State police for 19 years and was assigned to District 12. Trooper Davis was a WWII veteran and survived by his wife and three children.