Trooper Ernest J. Morse
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
End of Watch: Friday, February 13, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, February 13, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1955

Trooper Morse was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle on the Wilbur Cross Parkway that had been stolen in Massachusetts. As Trooper Morse approached the car the driver shot him in the abdomen. He was found by passersby who used his radio to call for assistance. He was taken to Bridgeport City Hospital where he died one hour later.

The suspect was convicted of Trooper Morse's murder and was executed on July 18, 1955.