Lindenwold Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 24, 1946
Age: 72
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 24, 1946
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Hugh Shannon was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver as he directed traffic in front of a church. The impact threw him 125-feet, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Patrolman Shannon had served with the Lindenwold Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and 11 children.