Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 1, 1924
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 1, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed Suicide
Patrolman Croxton was shot and killed by a man he arrested in a raid previous night. The suspect confronted Patrolman Croxton at 18th Avenue and Portland Avenue near a soft draink stand he owned. A heated argument ensued and the suspect pulled a pistol and killed Patrolman Croxton.
Patrolman Croxton had been with the Louisville Police Department for only six months. He was survived by his wife and infant son.