Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri
End of Watch Tuesday, October 14, 1969
Add to My HeroesJesse Roger 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.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge 474
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed by Trp. Jenkins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsSaw your memorial sign while traveling. Looked up your story on ODMP. Thank you for your service and bravery hero Trooper Jenkins. May you rest in peace. Forever Remembered. Thoughts are with your family.
G. Anne Birkholz
Mother of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD
February 28, 2023
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