Ellensburg Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Saturday, July 2, 1927
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 2, 1927
Weapon Used: Handgun; .32 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Chief Tucker was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who had made threats to kill police officers. The man was known to the officers and had previously been shot during a shootout with officers. As Chief Tucker approached the man at 111 W. 3rd Street they exchanged shots and both were fatally wounded.
Chief Tucker was survived by his wife and four children.