Kentwood Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Friday, August 20, 1948
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 20, 1948
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Town Marshal Hilton Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between several juveniles. One of the boys opened fire, striking Marshal Morgan.
Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Morgan was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Marshal Morgan, a WWI veteran, had served with the Kentwood Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and two children.