Night Watchman Elisha Lenore Hagler, Monett Police Department, Missouri

Night Watchman Elisha Lenore Hagler

Monett Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, October 21, 1931

Elisha Lenore Hagler

Night Watchman Elisha Hagler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on September 21st, 1931, when he interrupted three men rolling a stolen car out of a commercial garage.

When he asked the men what they were doing one man raised his hands and a second man shot him, severely wounding him. He was taken to a hospital where he passed away on October 21st, 1931.

The suspects were later identified by an officer from a neighboring agency. Two of the suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Watchman Hagler was survived by his wife, three children, sister, and four brothers.

Bio

Age 45
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, September 21, 1931
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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The great nephew of Officer Hagler, Jack Davis of Monett Mo., has possession of Officer Hagler's badge. I have examined it and found no number on it or name, but there is every reason to believe the badge is authentic. I have photographed it and would gladly submit the photo for your archive. I am the local newspaper editor who has written about the Hagler case on several occasions.

Murray Bishoff
The Monett Times

April 6, 2016