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Detective John Olan Hall | Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

Detective

John Olan Hall

Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Thursday, October 20, 1921

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: 7

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 20, 1921
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Case never solved

Detective Hall was shot and killed when he was ambushed while sitting in his patrol car on Stoner Avenue. One or more suspects shot him in the back as he sat in his vehicle. It is thought that he surprised two burglars and was shot by one as he dealt with the other. The case remains unsolved.

Detective Hall had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.