Indiana State Police, Indiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 20, 1933
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 20, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: The Dillinger Gang
Trooper Eugene Teague was shot and killed while trying to arrest a member of the Dillinger Gang after receiving a tip that the member would be at the France Hotel in Paris located in Edgar County, Illinois.
Waiting nearby in his patrol car and upon the arrival of the suspect and two female accomplices at about 11:00 am, Trooper Teague struck their car with his patrol car. A gunbattle ensued as they attempted to escape and Trooper Teague was fatally wounded.
Trooper Teague had served with the Indiana State Police for only six months and was assigned to the Headquarters post.