Richmond Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 22, 1924
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: October 21, 1924
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Patrolman John Hennigar succumbed to injuries suffered the previous day when he was intentionally struck by a suspect whom he had pursued into Ohio on the National Road. The driver of the vehicle drove into Patrolman Hennigar's police motorcycle just east of New Westville located in Preble County, causing fatal injuries.
The pursuit started when the man fled after Patrolman Hennigar and his partner attempted to stop the man for transporting liquor. The suspect was arrested the following day and was charged with murder.
Patrolman Hennigar had served with the Richmond Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.