Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Thursday, December 28, 1933
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 291
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 27, 1933
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Jesse Griffin was killed in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Commerce Street and Crowdus Street while responding to a stabbing call.
During his response, another driver turned in front of him, causing a collision. He succumbed to his injuries the next day at Baylor Hospital.
Officer Griffin had served with the Dallas Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.