Lexington Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Thursday, February 22, 1973
Age: 62
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 22, 1973
Weapon Used: Officer's weapon
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Patrolman Hampton was shot and killed with his own gun on a city street by his 19-year-old brother-in- law. The motive and reason was not known.
Patrolman Hampton had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and 13 children.