Trooper Jesse Roger Jenkins
Missouri State Highway Patrol
Missouri
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 14, 1969

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 474

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 14, 1969
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by Trp. Jenkins

Trooper Jesse Jenkins was shot and killed inside the Montgomery County Sheriff's office by a prisoner.

The suspect had just appeared before a judge for arraignment on burglary charges. He was transported back to the Montgomery County Sheriff's office. When one deputy answered a phone call, the suspect grabbed his .32 caliber service revolver and attempted to escape. Trooper Jenkins drew his service revolver and the two men exchanged shots, inflicting fatal chest wounds on each other.

Trooper Jenkins is survived by his wife and two sons.