Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Thursday, February 23, 1911
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 23, 1911
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: One shot and killed, one arrested
Police Officer Judson Davis was shot and killed by two suspects who were wanted for a string of armed robberies and burglaries.
Officer Davis and his partner approached the two men to question them at the intersection of Boylston Avenue and Denny Way. One suspect pulled a handgun and shot Officer Davis. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Davis was able to shoot and kill one suspect and his partner was able to shoot and wound the other.
Officer Davis died a short time later from his gunshot wound.
The other suspect was convicted of second-degree murder on April 24, 1912.