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Detective John Olan Hall | Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Detective

John Olan Hall

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Thursday, October 20, 1921

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 15 years

Badge # 7

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/20/1921

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Case never solved

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Detective Hall was shot and killed when he was ambushed while sitting in his patrol car on Stoner Avenue. One or more suspects shot him in the back as he sat in his vehicle. It is thought that he surprised two burglars and was shot by one as he dealt with the other. The case remains unsolved.

Detective Hall had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

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Det. Hall,
On today, the 87th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Shreveport.

R.I.P.
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October 20, 2008

 

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