Port Arthur Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, August 3, 1967
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 3, 1967
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Emerson was shot and killed when he and his partner surprised a burglar at a local business. Officer Emerson's partner was able to apprehend the suspect and arrest him. The suspect was later convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to life.
Officer Emerson was survived by his wife and three sons.