Shreveport Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 25, 1966
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 538
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 25, 1966
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Patrolman Herriage was shot and killed while attempting to search a suspect he stopped for questioning. The man suddenly pulled out a hidden pistol and shot him. The suspect was later apprehended after being shot and wounded by other officers.
On September 22, 1967, the suspect, 53, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
Patrolman Herriage had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his expectant wife and daughter.